• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast

College Football

James Franklin during a press conference

Report: Adidas was behind the James Franklin firing

James Franklin is owed a massive buyout after he was fired on Sunday, and one report claims Penn State is going to get a big assist with paying it. According to Mike Asti of WVU Sports Now, Adidas wanted Penn State to make a coaching change. The …

Trent Dilfer wearing a headset

Former Super Bowl-winning QB has been fired from his head coaching job

A former Super Bowl-winning quarterback has been fired from his college head coaching job. Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer has been fired by UAB, according to multiple reports. The 53-year-old had been the Blazers’ head coach since 2023. …

James Franklin during a press conference

Penn State could target 2 high-profile coaches to replace James Franklin

The Penn State Nittany Lions are in need of a new head coach, and two rather significant names are already being linked to the job. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti and Nebraska coach Matt Rhule have already been mentioned as possible candidates for the …

James Franklin looking on

James Franklin owed enormous buyout from his contract

Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin will prove a very costly one financially. The Nittany Lions fired Franklin on Sunday following the team’s third consecutive loss, despite a very high cost in doing so. ESPN’s …

James Franklin looking on before a game

James Franklin has been fired by Penn State

Penn State Nittany Lions fans have gotten their wish regarding head coach James Franklin. Franklin was fired by the Nittany Lions on Sunday, one day after the team’s shocking home loss to Northwestern dropped them to 3-3. According to …

Hugh Freeze argues with the officiating crew

Hugh Freeze thinks Auburn got screwed on 2 calls in loss to Georgia

Auburn caught some bad breaks in their loss to Georgia on Saturday, and Hugh Freeze believes the Bulldogs received favorable treatment from the officiating crew on at least two of those plays. Georgia came from behind to beat Auburn 20-10 on Saturday …

Steve Sarkisian with arms folded

Steve Sarkisian had choice words after Texas thrashed Oklahoma

Steve Sarkisian heard all the noise ahead of Texas’ matchup Saturday against Oklahoma. The No. 6 Sooners were an undefeated 5-0 entering this year’s Red River Rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. But Oklahoma did not look the …

Penn State QB Drew Allar being carted off the field

Penn State announces brutal Drew Allar news

Penn State’s trajectory went from bad to worse on Saturday with the latest news on quarterback Drew Allar. Allar took a huge hit while scrambling in the closing minutes of Penn State’s game against Northwestern at Beaver Stadium in …

James Franklin staring after a loss

James Franklin looked completely broken after Penn State’s shocking loss

Penn State head coach James Franklin’s seat must be getting quite hot, and he might well know it. The Nittany Lions suffered a stunning loss to Northwestern at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Penn. on Saturday, 22-21. Penn State entered the …

Arch Manning waving to Oklahoma fans

Arch Manning taunted Oklahoma fans during rivalry win

After an extremely tough start to the 2025 season, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning finally got the chance to have some fun at the expense of a major rival. Manning led the Longhorns to a convincing 23-6 upset win over the Oklahoma Sooners at …

Iowa State emergency kicker Carson Rhodes

Iowa State uses 310-pound offensive lineman as emergency kicker

The Iowa State Cyclones are dealing with a kicking emergency, and it forced them into using an offensive lineman for kickoff duties on Saturday. The Cyclones were already down to third-string kicker Chase Smith for Saturday’s game against the …

Curt Cignetti yelling

Curt Cignetti gets warning after raging over no penalty call

Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Hoosiers received a sideline warning during Saturday’s game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., due to the coach’s behavior. Indiana had the ball with the game tied at 10 against …

John Mateer with a bloody wrist

John Mateer was bleeding after taking a helmet to his injured hand

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was already dealing with some health issues in the first half of his return from a thumb injury on Saturday. As expected, Mateer was good to go for Saturday’s game against the Texas Longhorns just over two weeks …

A UCLA helmet on the bench

Everyone said the same thing about UCLA after their latest win

The UCLA Bruins are suddenly one of the most exciting teams in college football, and that had everyone thinking the same thing on Saturday. The Bruins blew out the Michigan State Spartans 38-13 on Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., …

Ole Miss assistant runs into referee

Ole Miss assistant flagged for accidentally hitting referee

An Ole Miss Rebels assistant coach cost his team 15 yards by getting a bit too close to the sideline during a big play. The Rebels found themselves in an unexpectedly difficult fight with the Washington State Cougars during Saturday’s game at …

James Franklin looking on before a game

James Franklin receives rude reception from Penn State fans

Penn State fans are not happy with James Franklin and made that clear on Saturday. Franklin was booed when his name was announced and flashed on the scoreboard during the introductions prior to Penn State’s game against Northwestern at Beaver …

Previous
Next

  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.
LBS iPhone App
Get the App

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

Sidebar

© 2026 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About Larry Brown Sports
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega