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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 11

James Franklin has Penn State recruiting better than Oregon and Ohio State in one major metric

The Penn State Nittany Lions have been a well-oiled machine on the recruiting trail since James Franklin took over, but they're not one of the true elites who always end up in the top five.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 11

Penn State Vs. Villanova Gameday: Story Lines, Predictions

Penn State coach James Franklin can tie Rip Engle for second on the program's career-victories list Saturday, when the No. 2 Nittany Lions host Villanova at Beaver Stadium.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 11

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 10

Penn State DB shares bold ‘NFL defense’ take on Jim Knowles

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the No. 2 team in all of college football. Entering the season, many experts had James Franklin’s team in the inner circle of College Football Playoff contenders.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

Five Things Penn State Needs to Get Right Before Playing Oregon

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State has one more chance to work out its issues before facing Oregon on Sept. 27 in its Big Ten opener. That opportunity arrives Saturday, when the Nittany Lions host Villanova in their non-conference finale.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

What Penn State's Depth Chart Looks Like for Week 3 Vs. Villanova

No. 2 Penn State hosts Villanova to conclude a friendly non-conference schedule that has allowed it to dig deep into the depth chart. Penn State coach James Franklin played 73 players in the opener vs.

James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 9

James Franklin Takes the Temperature of No. 2 Penn State

Last week's game largely was forgettable for Penn State. The weather was lousy, the announced crowd of 103,818 wasn't that high and some of those fans in attendance booed the second-ranked Nittany Lions in a 34-0 victory over FIU.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 2 Penn State still can do better vs. Villanova, coach James Franklin says

Penn State coach James Franklin remains fixated on working out the kinks ahead of his second-ranked team's game against Villanova on Saturday afternoon in University Park, Pa.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 9

Penn State HC James Franklin’s advice for Nick Singleton amid slow start

The No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions are 2-0 on the season after a couple of blowout performances against Nevada and Florida International. The defense has been almost perfect, and while the offense has not been off to the greatest start, they still have a lot to look forward to on that side of the ball in Happy Valley.

James Franklin News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

James Franklin Highlights Penn State Football’s Areas for Growth

Penn State football’s growth has been uneven through two weeks. James Franklin’s latest comments showed optimism in some areas, but also exposed lingering concerns with the deep ball, offensive rhythm, and overall efficiency.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 8

Penn State's James Franklin Wants His Offensive Stars to 'Let it Rip'

Following Penn State's Week 2 win over FIU, quarterback Drew Allar graded his game critically. He found himself "overthinking," particularly in a first half when he went 12-for-21 for 97 yards.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Latest ESPN rankings knock Penn State Nittany Lions down multiple spots after shutting out FIU

The latest ESPN FPI rankings are now live, and the Penn State Nittany Lions have a clear feedback loop: improvement is needed. Winning their first two games by a combined 80-11 hasn't been enough for head coach James Franklin, who called out the offensive line.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7

'There's a lot of meat left on the bone': James Franklin admits Penn State must do better after disappointing Week 2

The Penn State Nittany Lions are happy to be 2-0 after playing a couple of cupcakes, but the standard of what a championship-winning team hasn't been met yet.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 7

Penn State Labored on Third Down Against FIU. Here's What Needs to Be Fixed

STATE COLLEGE | FIU players were jumping up and down on their sideline. The Panthers didn’t score, but they stopped one of the best teams in the nation from doing so.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 6

What They Said After Penn State's Week 2 Win Over FIU

No. 2 Penn State shut out FIU 34-0 on Saturday, a result that Nittany Lions coach James Franklin mostly praised. But a 10-point first half and some offensive line issues didn't fill Franklin with total confidence.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 5

Projecting Penn State's Depth Chart in Week 2 Vs. FIU

Second-ranked Penn State played 73 players in its season-opening win over Nevada last week. The Nittany Lions should get to that number again Saturday vs.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Penn State FIU Preview: Lions Push for Explosives in Week 2

Penn State handled Nevada in the opener, but the Lions know Week 2 will demand sharper execution. FIU brings an up-tempo attack, bigger fronts, and a quarterback who doubles as a return threat.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 3

Penn State Football Shakes Up Special Teams, Preps Young Stars for Bigger Roles

Penn State Football head coach James Franklin met with the media Monday afternoon for the first time following a Penn State win to open the regular season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Penn State Makes Major Apparel Decision Ahead of Week 2

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin came into 2025 with a 101-42 overall record with the program. On Saturday, he added his 102nd win to his total after beating the Nevada Wolf Pack 46-11.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 1

Penn State Football: James Franklin Announces Special Teams Starter Change

On the heels of Penn State Football’s first win of the season, head coach James Franklin met with the media for his weekly press conference Monday. While

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / August 26

James Franklin makes surprising Penn State depth chart announcement

In a surprising twist, Penn State head coach James Franklin was much more transparent about the depth chart than he usually is with the media.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 24

James Franklin talks possible Penn State-Pitt matchup

James Franklin addresses possibility of Penn State scheduling game vs. Pitt

Penn State's head coach James Franklin seemed quite excited to indulge in some non-conference scheduling discussions during his press conference on Wednesday at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas.

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