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James Franklin's buyout was a major part of the story when Penn State decided to fire him Sunday, but the Nittany Lions reportedly could avoid paying all of it.

Terry Smith says he's willing to do whatever he can to help Penn State win in his role as the interim head football coach of the Nittany Lions. Smith, who was named interim head coach of the team on Sunday following the firing of James Franklin, addressed the media on Monday at a press conference alongside athletic director Pat Kraft.

Plenty of names have been tossed around for James Franklin's replacement. A few were asked about Penn State job during their weekly news conferences.

College football coach buyouts are notoriously absurd, and James Franklin’s was no different. What should PSU do about his replacement?

Franklin, fired Sunday by Penn State AD Pat Kraft, confirmed shortly after the Nittany Lions’ upset 22-21 loss to the Wildcats that Allar, a fourth-year senior, was done for the season after suffering an apparent leg injury.

James Franklin did remarkable work in rebuilding the Penn State football program but falling short of being elite cost him his job.