James Franklin, College Football Playoff and Penn State

Penn State restructuring James Franklin’s contract was inevitable in the new playoff era
James Franklin's contract received a necessary amendment before entering the 2024 college football postseason.
Penn State Amends James Franklin's Contract to Reflect New College Football Playoff
The Nittany Lions coach signed a 10-year contract in 2021, before the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams.
Penn State coach James Franklin’s contract revised for 12-team College Football Playoff
Penn State head coach James Franklin congratulates tight end Tyler Warren after his 48-yard touchdown run during the third quarter on Nov. 16, 2024 Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected]
James Franklin's 'aggressive' mic drop on Penn State's clutch plays vs. Minnesota
James Franklin and Penn State just barely beat Minnesota on Saturday and a few huge decisions helped them pull out a victory.
Why Penn State's James Franklin Isn't Surprised With Saquon Barkley's Renaissance
Penn State football coach James Franklin hasn't watched much of the Philadelphia Eagles this season but never turns down highlights of Saquon Barkley. After the running back's record-setting performance against the Los Angeles Rams, Franklin once again acted like a proud father in discussing the former Nittany Lions' running back.
Penn State head coach James Franklin joins & playoff seeding STINKS | College Football Power Hour
Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, are joined by Penn State head coach James Franklin and preview the biggest matchups of Week 13.
Penn State amends James Franklin’s contract to account for 12-team College Football Playoff
The Penn State Board of Trustees did not wait until the very last minute to alter head football coach James Franklin’s contract to account for the 12-team College Football Playoff. But, it certainly got into the final countdown to the postseason’s kickoff before doing so.
James Franklin Outlines Penn State's Fix-It List As Playoffs Approach
Penn State coach James Franklin outlines the Nittany Lions' "opportunities for growth" as the College Football Playoff approaches.
Penn State, Maryland set for Senior Day: James Franklin chasing 100, PSU in rare 10-win club, more
Senior Day is here for the Penn State program, and James Franklin’s Nittany Lions have a prime opportunity honor their ...
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Penn State football comes back, holds on. Was this James Franklin's best coaching job yet?
When it mattered most on Saturday in Minneapolis, the Penn State football defense came up tough enough ... And Allar gave ...
How to watch Penn State vs. Maryland: FREE LIVE STREAM, TV channel for Big Ten game
No. 4 Penn State faces Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 (11/30/24) at Beaver Stadium in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
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James Franklin act at Penn State growing tiresome after falling short again against Ohio State
Penn State is probably going to the College Football Playoff for one reason and one reason only: Because the bar has been lowered sufficiently enough to let a team coached by James Franklin in ...
Penn State Football News and Notes: Chasing an 11-Win Regular Season
No. 4 Penn State can clinch its first 11-win regular season since 2008, along with its first College Football Playoff berth, ...
Should Penn State want a spot in Big Ten title game? Ohio State’s Ryan Day and his Michigan obsession, more
Penn State has Maryland right where it wants the Terps. The Lions host a 4-7 Terps team that has been a mess in road game. If ...
Franklin, Penn State are thankful for late heroics in comeback win at Minnesota
If Ohio State loses to Michigan and Indiana falls to Purdue, Penn State would finish alone in second place. If the Hoosiers ...
Penn State QB Drew Allar is showing more fire, keeping Nittany Lions on fast track to Playoff
Allar has shown noticeable improvement this season and the next month-plus could help contextualize his pro prospectus too.