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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 …

Matt Rhule at his first Nebraska press conference

Matt Rhule addresses the rumors linking him to Penn State

Matt Rhule was quickly mentioned as a potential candidate for the Penn State head coach job after James Franklin was fired on Sunday, and you can probably guess how the Nebraska coach responded to the rumors. Rhule was asked on Monday about Franklin …

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 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 …

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 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 …

A Villanova player making a one-handed catch

Villanova produces all-time bad beat on absurd final play vs. Penn State

Penn State spread bettors had to be putting a foot through the television on Saturday. The Nittany Lions’ meeting against the Villanova Wildcats in Week 3 produced one of the absolute worst beats of all-time. Penn State easily won by a final of …

An Ohio State football helmet

Ohio State fans upset over latest Big Noon Kickoff development

Ohio State fans are not exactly thrilled over the latest development surrounding FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff.” The Buckeyes have been a staple on FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff,” which means they frequently play at 12:00 pm …

Jim Knowles in Penn State gear

Jim Knowles reveals why he left Ohio State for Penn State

Jim Knowles made a surprising move and left Ohio State to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State just days after leading the Buckeyes to the national championship. Now we know why he made the move to the Nittany Lions. Knowles spoke with ESPN …

LaVar Arrington II standing on the practice field

Photo of LaVar Arrington’s son looking huge goes viral

LaVar Arrington II has officially begun his football career at Penn State, and the young linebacker is already reminding people of his old man. Arrington II, the son of former Pro Bowl linebacker LaVar Arrington, announced his commitment to Penn …

Stan Drayton with hands on his hips

Penn State adds former college head coach to its staff

The Penn State Nittany Lions added considerable experience to their staff this week, hiring former Temple head coach Stanley Drayton as their next running backs coach. “Stan Drayton brings decades of experience coaching running backs at the …

Penn State's logo

Penn State standout makes his NFL Draft decision

Penn State star defender Abdul Carter wasted little time in making his NFL Draft decision following his team’s elimination from the College Football Playoff. Carter announced his plans to enter the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday. The standout …

Penn State commits a holding

Penn State gets away with blatant holding penalty against Notre Dame

Penn State got away with a blatant holding infraction in their College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday night. The Nittany Lions were trailing 17-10 in the fourth quarter and …

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