James Franklin, Penn State

Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
"I'd love him back," Penn State coach James Franklin says of Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton before the Orange Bowl.
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
What Penn State coach James Franklin said about Notre Dame before Orange Bowl
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke to local reporters in State College on Saturday. He answered many Nittany Lions-specific questions, some of which have been omitted from the following transcript.
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run game has been the focal point of its postseason offensive success. Over the team’s last four games,
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Penn State coordinators can’t grasp why James Franklin is underappreciated [Opinion]
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tom Allen has been in James Franklin’s shoes as a college football head coach. Allen competed against Franklin when he was at Indiana and now works for him at Penn State. The Nittany Lions defensive coordinator believes that his boss is and has been underappreciated.
Coach James Franklin on Penn State Football's aggressiveness
Penn State football coach James Franklin answers a question on the team's aggressiveness as a priority, January 4, 2025.
James Franklin tempers expectations regarding Abdul Carter's CFP semifinals status
Penn State fans dreaming of a run to a national championship are on pins and needles regarding the injury status of star ...
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta ...
Abdul Carter injury update: James Franklin on status of Penn State DE after Fiesta Bowl
Penn State DE Abdul Carter suffered an arm injury early in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. However, he may not be ...
James Franklin Sends Message to Penn State Ahead of Notre Dame Showdown
Granted, Penn State has had a relatively easy road through the first weeks of the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions ...
Penn State’s Franklin, Notre Dame’s Freeman can become 1st Black coach in national championship
When No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame take the field Thursday for their College Football Playoff semifinal in the Orange ...
Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures
James Franklin and Drew Allar are connected in Penn State big game failure. All it takes is beating Boise State to start to ...
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will join an elite list of barrier breakers. Up first is a historic CFP semifinal.
History will be made for the winning coach when Penn State and Notre Dame play on Thursday at the Orange Bowl. Freeman or Franklin will become the first Black coach in the title game.