Penn State, James Franklin and CFP

Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin
James Franklin coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to a loss in a big game. Franklin cleared one hurdle this year when Penn State finally made the College Football Playoff semifinal after defeating SMU in the first round and Boise State in the second round.
CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?
As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.
Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference
Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.
Penn State-Notre Dame predictions: Will the Nittany Lions win in the CFP semifinals?
But first, the Nittany Lions have to beat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. Penn State and Notre Dame will square off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for a spot in the national title game.
Penn State coach James Franklin: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and Penn State coach James Franklin took part in a joint news conference. Inevitably, the issue of conference membership came up. Freeman naturally argued that the Irish being independent was a pro and laid
Penn State fans demand James Franklin firing after heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame
If one is not engaged in what is currently going on in college football and just happened to see Penn State’s name among the remaining four teams, they would assume the program had enjoyed a magnificent 2024-25 season.
Penn State All-American DE Abdul Carter entering NFL draft
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American ...
Notre Dame tops Penn State to reach CFP title game, will it face Ohio State or Texas?; NFL Wild Card Weekend
THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH It's not the luck of the Irish. It's the skill, the grit, the perseverance, the clutch factor.
Penn State football has its heart ripped out by Notre Dame in CFP semifinal Orange Bowl
Penn State football’s season ended Thursday with a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the ...
Report: Penn State star Abdul Carter entering the NFL Draft
In the aftermath of Penn State’s 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl, star edge rusher Abdul Carter will forgo his ...
Penn State WRs held without a catch in Orange Bowl loss as fatal flaw costs shot at national championship
Tyler Warren was always going to be a factor in the Nittany Lions' offensive plan for the Orange Bowl, and the Mackey ...
Penn State football's WR core posts stunning Orange Bowl stat
Penn State football's heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Notre Dame highlighted a weakness that has plagued this program for much of ...
How to Watch Notre Dame vs Penn State, Live Stream College Football Playoff Semifinals, TV Channel, Prediction
The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions (13-2) in the semifinals of the College ...
Penn State falls to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion in College Football Playoff semifinals
Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter connected on a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds left in the fourth quarter, propelling the ...
Notre Dame reaches College Football Playoff title game with late field goal against Penn State
Notre Dame knocked off Penn State with a late field goal in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff ...
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, UPDATED odds, expert picks, QBs, and trends
Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping ...
Penn State RB Nick Singleton starred in the Orange Bowl. But will he leave for the NFL?
Penn State running back Nick Singleton has an NFL draft decision to make after starring in the College Football Playoff ...