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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin

Ranking every current college football job opening for the 2025 cycle

Alex Weber

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Oct 15, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin stands on the field during a warmup prior to the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium.

How James Franklin's Contract, Buyout Differed From Jimbo Fisher's

Mark Wogenrich

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Oct 15, 2025

Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer

Urban Meyer calls recent head coach’s firing an ‘overreaction’

Matt De Lima

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Oct 15, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) hands the ball off to running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the first quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Football Enters Race for Former Penn State Commit, No. 1 RB in America

Zack Nagy

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Oct 15, 2025

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Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. has been the most consistently punishing defender in college football this year.

Ranking the 2026 NFL Draft’s Top 50 Prospects: Intriguing QB1 Battle Brewing

Daniel Flick

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Oct 15, 2025

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola on the sideline during last month's game against Houston Christian.

'He Ain't Going Nowhere': Dylan Raiola Addresses Matt Rhule, Penn State Conjecture

Austin Jacobsen

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Oct 14, 2025

ESPN college analyst Greg McElroy believes former Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald is a name worth remembering as a possible replacement for James Franklin at Penn State.

Greg McElroy identifies former Big Ten coach to consider as James Franklin replacement at Penn State

Matt De Lima

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Oct 14, 2025

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in 2023.

How James Franklin's Firing Affected Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Ahead of Penn State Game

Mark Wogenrich

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Oct 14, 2025

A general view of the end zone at Beaver Stadium prior to the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

How Penn State Is Reacting to the Recruiting Fallout After Firing James Franklin

Chase Fisher

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Oct 14, 2025

Franklin got the boot on Sunday.

Penn State Captain Had Incredibly Sad Quote About James Franklin Firing

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 14, 2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola addressed rumors that head coach Matt Rhule could leave for Penn State.

Dylan Raiola Co-Signs Matt Rhule's Loyalty to Nebraska Amid Penn State Rumors

Eva Geitheim

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Oct 14, 2025

Penn State fired James Franklin this past weekend.

Penn State Reportedly Has One Huge Name in Mind to Chase for Head Coaching Vacancy

Patrick Andres

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Oct 14, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule

'Nothing Else Matters Because Home is Home': Former Matt Rhule Player, Staffer Discusses Penn State Opening

Mike Delaware

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Oct 14, 2025

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

How 2025 Could Be Marcus Freeman’s Final Season at Notre Dame

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 14, 2025

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 11, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Former Penn State 5-Star Recruit To Commit To Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs?

Caden Handwork

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Oct 15, 2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule spoke about the Penn State vacancy on Monday.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule Addresses Penn State Opening After James Franklin Firing

Eva Geitheim

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Oct 14, 2025

Matt Rhule and Dana Holgorsen have each had their names attached to head coach openings this season.

'Our Job Is Friday Night': Holgorsen Weighs In on Rhule's Candidacy for Penn State

Kaleb Henry

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Oct 14, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar looks to throw a pass during the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Deals With Another Emotional Toll: Losing Drew Allar

Mark Wogenrich

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Oct 14, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) warms up before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

NFL Draft Evaluators Have Questions About Dante Moore, Quarterback Class

Lily Crane

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Oct 14, 2025

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