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College football analyst David Pollack identified the ideal candidate for the Penn State head coaching vacancy on Monday.

David Pollack names James Franklin replacement that 'makes perfect sense'

Matt De Lima

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Oct 14, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin watches the replay of the final play of the game following the end of the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State to make 'big swing' in push to poach $54 million star coach: Report

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 14, 2025

Nebraska is out to a 5-1 start for the second straight season.

Nebraska's Most Likely Final Record After Six Games

Kaleb Henry

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Oct 14, 2025

Steve Sarkisian talked about the James Franklin firing at his press conference.

James Franklin Firing Had Steve Sarkisian Reflecting on a Coach's Job Security

Stephen Douglas

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Oct 14, 2025

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule patrols the sideline against Michigan.

Another Former Penn State Commit Arrives on Nebraska’s Visit List

Michael Cavallo

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Oct 14, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on from the sideline during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

$74 million coach emerges as a 'front-runner' to be next Penn State coach: Insider

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 14, 2025

James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State this past week, with the Nittany Lions on the hook for roughly $50 million in his buyout.

How Penn State Could Save a Lot of Money in James Franklin $49 Million Buyout

Kristen Wong

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Oct 14, 2025

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar sustained a season-ending injury against Northwestern on Saturday.

Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 7

Daniel Flick

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Oct 14, 2025

Smith, who takes over for James Franklin, sought to infuse energy back into the program and fan base.

What We Know About Penn State's Coaching Search

Mark Wogenrich

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Oct 14, 2025

Penn State firing football coach James Franklin may open the floodgates for other schools to follow suit—no matter how big the buyout.

Penn State Just Gave Every AD Permission to Fire Their Football Coach

Bryan Fischer

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Oct 13, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions assistant head coach Terry Smith walks onto the field prior to the Blue-White spring game at Beaver Stadium.

Interim Coach Terry Smith Wants Penn State to Have Fun Again

Amanda Vogt

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Oct 13, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin stands on the field following the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium.

James Franklin's $56.6M Penn State buyout is far, far less in reality

Matthew Graham

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Oct 13, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks off the field following the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Stanford Should Pounce on James Franklin After Penn State Firing

Dylan Grausz

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Oct 13, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin

Paul Finebaum reveals why Penn State ended the James Franklin era

Alex Weber

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Oct 13, 2025

Rece Davis on the ESPN College Gameday set

Rece Davis predicts Penn State's next head coach after firing James Franklin

Zachary McKinnell

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Oct 13, 2025

Penn State can avoid a buyout predicament with its next hire.

How Penn State Can Completely Change the Way College Football Head Coaches Are Hired

Michael Rosenberg

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Oct 13, 2025

SEC Nation host Paul Finebaum stares down a live alligator

Paul Finebaum believes $74 million head coach badly wants Penn State job

Alex Weber

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Oct 13, 2025

With Penn State looking to the post-James Franklin future, comments from one possible coaching choice had to be welcome to Nittany Lion fans.

Potential coaching hire at Penn State comments on passion for school

Joe Cox

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Oct 13, 2025

Former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin.

Boise State’s Spencer Danielson speaks on firing of Penn State head coach James Franklin

Bob Lundeberg

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Oct 13, 2025

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