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Interesting details emerge about James Franklin’s new contract

James Franklin is headed to Virginia Tech on a very interesting contract structure. Virginia Tech announced on Friday that Franklin is getting a five-year, $41.75 million contract to become their new head football coach. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! …

James Franklin looking on before a game

James Franklin agreed to make major change to his Penn State buyout

James Franklin made a major concession to Penn State before agreeing to become the new head coach at Virginia Tech. Franklin and Penn State negotiated the former coach’s buyout down to $9 million recently, according to Brandon Marcello of CBS …

James Franklin during a press conference

James Franklin has landed a new head coach job

James Franklin has landed a prominent new head coach job roughly a month after he was fired by Penn State. Franklin on Monday agreed to a deal to become the next head coach at Virginia Tech, according to multiple reports. News surfaced over the …

James Franklin looking on

James Franklin is being targeted for head coach job

Former Penn State head coach James Franklin appears to have one head coach job locked down if he wants it. The Virginia Tech Hokies are zeroing in on Franklin as their head coach target, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Pete Thamel …

James Franklin looking on

Everyone said the same thing about the James Franklin ‘College GameDay’ interview

Former Penn State head coach James Franklin appeared on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Sunday to make his first public comments about his firing, but not everyone was totally impressed. Franklin discussed the shock of his firing and …

James Franklin looking on before a game

Fans all said the same thing about the interesting clause in James Franklin’s buyout contract

A specific clause in James Franklin’s contract has some college football fans invested in his next career move. Penn State announced Franklin’s firing on Sunday after the Nittany Lions’ stunning upset loss against Northwestern. Fans …

James Franklin looking on

Penn State AD reveals when he decided to fire James Franklin

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft revealed new details Monday regarding what drove him to fire coach James Franklin. Franklin was fired on Sunday, one day after the Nittany Lions suffered a shocking home loss to Northwestern. Kraft admitted he …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

James Franklin looking on before a game

James Franklin takes jab at FOX about ‘White Out’

The Penn State Nittany Lions will host the Oregon Ducks in a huge Big Ten game on Saturday evening at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. The kickoff is set for 7:30 pm ET, but that only came after some contention. Apparently the schedulers at FOX …

James Franklin looking on before a game

James Franklin argues with Penn State fans during spring game

Penn State head coach James Franklin had some words for fans during the team’s annual spring game on Saturday. Video captured by an attendee showed Franklin arguing with someone in the stands. The topic is unclear, but Franklin seems to be …

James Franklin at a press conference

James Franklin motivated Notre Dame with his press conference comments

Penn State coach James Franklin appears to have made an unforced error in his press conference prior to Thursday’s Orange Bowl that wound up serving as fuel for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Franklin made some remarks during the traditional …

James Franklin at a press conference

James Franklin thinks Notre Dame should have to make a major change

Penn State head coach James Franklin wants to see big changes to college football, including one that he thinks provides something of a competitive advantage for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Franklin said at Wednesday’s pre-Orange Bowl press …

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