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Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
"I'd love him back," Penn State coach James Franklin says of Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton before the Orange Bowl.
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
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Penn State coordinators can’t grasp why James Franklin is underappreciated [Opinion]
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tom Allen has been in James Franklin’s shoes as a college football head coach. Allen competed against Franklin when he was at Indiana and now works for him at Penn State. The Nittany Lions defensive coordinator believes that his boss is and has been underappreciated.
Penn State's James Franklin Has a New Postseason Purpose
Franklin is the oldest among the eight remaining playoff coaches. 'The older you get, you try to keep the main thing the main thing,' he said.
Nick Saban jokes with Penn State football’s James Franklin about CFB commissioner endorsement
Penn State football picked up a 31-14 win over Boise State in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl to advance to the Semifinals of the College Football Playoff, and James Franklin made an appearance on College Gameday to discuss the game.
Penn State notes: James Franklin names Nick Saban as potential commissioner
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Penn State coach James Franklin has long campaigned for college football to have a commissioner oversee the sport because of NIL and transfer portal issues, among others. Sunday at the Fiesta Bowl’s Media Day, Franklin named who he would like to see fill that role.
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James Franklin Given No Chance at Redemption As Consequences of Penn State Glory on CFP Announced
James Franklin has a goal in mind. The post James Franklin Given No Chance at Redemption As Consequences of Penn State Glory ...
Don’t take James Franklin for granted in the 12-team College Football Playoff era | McGonigal
Penn State's blowout victory over SMU in the College Football Playoff first round served as a reminder why James Franklin is ...
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
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James Franklin is Going Where No Penn State Football Coach Has Gone Before
Penn State Football is about to take the field in a quarterfinal playoff game. It’s uncharted territory. But much of James Franklin’s tenure at Penn State has been uncharted. From ...
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James Franklin on an overlooked Penn State defender: ‘The guy is a turnover machine’
Kevin Winston Jr. was on the Penn State sideline for the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 playoff quarterfinal victory over Boise State in Tuesday’s Fiesta Bowl. Winston was watching. He suffered a season ...
Penn State head coach James Franklin talks about Ashton Jeanty, more before Boise State matchup
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke to the media Monday afternoon just over a week before his team will take on Boise ...
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Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures
“There are things that Drew and I can talk about, that maybe no one else can,” James Franklin says. Like Franklin’s 3-19 record against top 10 teams as Penn State’s coach. Or Drew Allar ...
What They Said After Penn State's Win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. | Penn State coach James Franklin stood with his daughters on the field after the Fiesta Bowl as they cried.