James Franklin's subtle Notre Dame dig has kicked off the silliest beef before CFP semis
Franklin took an unnecessary shot at the Irish just 24 hours before the College Football playoff semifinal.
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James Franklin says 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of Notre Dame CFP game vs Penn State
and ahead of his team’s College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Penn State coach James Franklin said he believes that “everybody should be in a conference,” citing a ...
Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for ...
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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant ... But, the absence of a Connor Stalions doesn’t much influence Penn State as much as the presence of James Franklin. His ...
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James Franklin stresses CFP uniformity: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Wednesday that the showdown against Notre Dame is ...
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 ...
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James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will be first Black head coach in FBS championship
There's going to be a Black head coach playing for a national championship for the first time in college football Bowl Subdivision ... This moment with Franklin and Freeman (no relation) is ...
Major College Football Coach Under Fire After Ryan Day's Comments About Marcus Freeman
The Fighting Irish advanced to the game by beating No. 6 Penn State, 27-24, in the Capital One Orange Bowl. Notre Dame coach ...