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'Football is our backbone:' Penn State AD discusses firing of head coach James Franklin

Penn State has fired head football coach James Franklin following a string of recent losses, including back-to-back upset losses to UCLA and Northwestern.Accord

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New report confirms suspicion about the timing of Penn State's decision to fire James Franklin

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Penn State fires James Franklin after stunning loss to Northwestern: report

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James Franklin Reportedly Must Seek New Job to Get Full Penn State Contract Buyout

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.

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College football picks: UNC, Michigan State worth backing as bold bets for Week 8

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5-star RB decommits from Penn State days after Georgia football offer

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Penn State loses much more than $49 million in James Franklin firing

The assumption is most recruits are waiting to see what happens next and who will be brought in as head coach.

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James Franklin Could Replace Prominent Coach at Major SEC Program After Penn State Firing

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Penn State Is Reportedly Targeting 2 Major Head Coaches

Penn State football stunned by Northwestern on homecoming as fans chant 'Fire Franklin'

Penn State football lost its third straight game, a homecoming defeat to Northwestern. Fans chanted for coach James Franklin to be fired at the end.

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What They Said After Penn State's Loss to Northwestern

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach James Franklin vowed to "get it fixed" after the Nittany Lions' 22-21 loss to Northwestern on Saturday. Whether he will get the opportunity is the question.

Penn State drops 3rd straight game to underdog Northwestern [updated]

Penn State dropped its third straight Big Ten game, falling to Northwestern 22-21 Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The also lost starting quarterback Drew Allar for the season.

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Northwestern comes to Happy Valley and gives Penn State its 3rd loss in a row: recap

With just over two minutes left in the game, Drew Allar went down with a leg injury that signaled the day was over for the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State Connected to Ohio State Legend in Coaching Search

The Penn State Nittany Lions have been connected to an Ohio State coaching legend in their new head coaching search.

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Northwestern football upsets No. 22 Penn State, gives Nittany Lions third straight loss

The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) have now lost three games in a row following a 3-0 start to the season. Penn State was ranked No. 2 in the country as recently as the Sept. 21 US LBM Coaches Poll. However, following a loss to No. 5 Oregon, it has lost back-to-back games to unranked UCLA and Northwestern (4-2, 2-1).

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Komolafe scores late, leads Northwestern to 22-21 win over Penn State

Caleb Komolafe ran for 72 yards and a touchdown and Northwestern held on to beat Penn State 22-21 on Saturday.

Penn State QB Drew Allar out for season after suffering injury against Northwestern

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar will miss the remainder of the 2025 college football season after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter of Penn State's 22-21 loss to Northwestern on Saturday, head coach James Franklin confirmed in a postgame press conference.

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What is Terry Smith prioritizing in Penn State’s practices ahead of the Iowa matchup?

During PSU’s current three-game losing streak, Jim Knowles’ unit allowed 176 rushing against Oregon, 269 against UCLA and Northwestern backs Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon combined for 137 yards and a touchdown in the Wildcats’ 22-21 victory over the Lions on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.