Penn State loses late advantage to Iowa following James Franklin’s dismissal
Penn State Football Faces New Challenges After Shocking Loss Penn State football has entered a new chapter, one that began in an unexpected manner. During their first game without longtime head coach James Franklin, the Nittany Lions faced Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. They led in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short, […]
Terry Saban discusses the $50 million question regarding Penn State.
“Mrs. Always Right” made her presence known recently. During an appearance on ESPN’s “College Gameday” last Saturday, Terry Saban, wife of Alabama coach Nick Saban, was asked by Pat McAfee whether her husband might come out of retirement to coach Penn State for a whopping $50 million. There’s been quite a bit of chatter regarding […]
Nick Saban criticizes Penn State for the ‘extremely unfair’ firing of James Franklin.
James Franklin Comments on Penn State Departure James Franklin has spoken publicly for the first time since Penn State parted ways with him earlier this week, during an appearance on “College GameDay” on Saturday. His remarks sparked backlash from Nick Saban. Former Alabama coach Saban criticized the decision to let Franklin go, saying that Franklin […]
James Franklin speaks out about Penn State dismissal
James Franklin’s Reaction to Penn State Firing James Franklin expressed his surprise about being let go by Penn State, stating during an ESPN interview on Saturday that he was “shocked” to learn about his dismissal just 15 minutes before a scheduled team meeting. “We were preparing for practice on Sunday,” Franklin shared. “The athletic director […]
Curt Cignetti of Indiana receives an 8-year contract extension amid coaching rumors from Penn State
Indiana University Extends Coach Curt Cignetti’s Contract It seems if the Nittany Lions had their hopes pinned on getting Curt Cignetti, those plans will need to change. Indiana University has officially extended Cignetti’s contract for eight more years, solidifying him as one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. The extension is valued at $93 […]
Penn State needs to make a bold move for Nick Saban, says Joel Klatt.
Penn State’s Coaching Search: Could Nick Saban Be a Contender? Nick Saban may not be making a return to college football anytime soon, but Joel Kraft, a football analyst, believes that won’t stop Penn State’s athletic director, Pat Kraft, from contacting the iconic former Alabama coach regarding the Nittany Lions’ open head coaching position. Penn […]
Penn State players experience ‘feelings of guilt’ following James Franklin’s dismissal
Penn State’s Football Program Grapples with Coach’s Firing Penn State’s football team is still processing the recent firing of head coach James Franklin, creating a palpable feeling of “overwhelming guilt” among the players regarding the season’s outcome. Franklin’s tenure ended over the weekend after the Nittany Lions suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing 22-21 at […]
Penn State considering Marcus Freeman following $49 million separation from James Franklin
Penn State is exploring options to find a new football coach after parting ways with James Franklin. One candidate under consideration is Marcus Freeman, the head coach at Notre Dame, as noted by reports from On3. The site indicates that Penn State plans to implement “major changes” following Franklin’s dismissal just six games into the […]
Did Adidas truly play a role in the $49 million dismissal of James Franklin? Penn State shares its perspective
Following the dismissal of James Franklin on Sunday, speculation emerged suggesting that Adidas influenced Penn State’s decision to move on from its head football coach after 12 years. Last month, the university introduced a new partnership with Adidas, which reportedly is a $300 million deal, replacing its long-term relationship with Nike. On Monday, Adidas refuted […]
Micah Parsons, a Penn State alum, feels that James Franklin’s firing is not appropriate.
Penn State alumnus Micah Parsons stepped in following the dismissal of former head coach James Franklin, who was let go after the team faced three consecutive losses on Sunday. The linebacker for the Packers expressed that Franklin, who received a buyout of $49 million after 12 seasons with the program, “deserves better.” “Regardless of what’s […]