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Report: Penn State can avoid hefty James Franklin buyout

Penn State could end up paying recently fired coach James Franklin much less than his full buyout, which is in the neighborhood of $50 million, according to a report from Front Office Sports. The terms of Franklin's 2021 contract extension,

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James Franklin required to look for a new job as part of the Penn State buyout

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

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Who will be the next Penn State coach? 6 possible candidates to replace James Franklin.

With the firing of James Franklin as Penn State head football coach, attention now turns to: Who’s next?

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Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason free fall in a lost season

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Odds for next Penn State coach have been released

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What is Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's buyout? Contract details explained

Day said he was confident that Franklin will "land on his feet" after discussing the matter in a press conference on Oct. 14.

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

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James Franklin's firing short-sighted, Pa. high school coaches say

Nebraska's Matt Rhule Addresses Penn State Opening

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Matt Rhule loves Penn State. That doesn't mean PSU should hire him

Matt Rhule has a big ol’ crush on Penn State. Don’t take my word for it. Listen to Nebraska’s coach gush with affection for his alma mater. “I love Penn State,” Rhule said, as his face lit up, during his weekly news conference one day after James Franklin’s firing.

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Matt Rhule Says He Loves His Job at Nebraska but Doesn't Tamp Down Buzz About Penn State Opening

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Dylan Raiola Says Nebraska's Matt Rhule 'Ain't Going Nowhere' Amid Penn State Rumors

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Penn State Has Requirement For James Franklin After His Firing

On Sunday, Penn State stunned the football world by firing Franklin midway through his 12th year at the helm and just 16 days removed from being the No. 2 team in the country.

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Intriguing James Franklin contract twist could influence next job after $49 million Penn State split

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Report: Penn State Wants James Franklin to Land Major Job Like Michigan?

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Gophers football: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule deals with Penn State questions

Triton High School athlete Pierce Petersohn, the No. 2 in-state recruit in the 2026 class, picked Penn State over the Gophers in June, but the ouster of Franklin might reopen the door for Minnesota.

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Penn State AD explains why James Franklin was fired in $49 million letdown

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2026 Big Ten recruiting rankings after James Franklin firing

Penn State eyeing Marcus Freeman as they look to take ‘big swings’ after $49 million James Franklin split

Penn State is looking at major names in its search to replace fired football coach James Franklin. One of those names is Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, according to On3. The website reports Penn State is going to “take a couple of big swings” after firing Franklin six games into the 2025 season following their third straight loss.

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What stood out from Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz before the Hawkeyes face Penn State

Kirk Ferentz previews the Iowa Hawkeyes football vs Penn State matchup, which will be the Nittany Lions' first game since firing James Franklin.

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How ASU Could Use James Franklin After His Recent Departure

ASU's big loss to the Utah Utes was not the only big news this past weekend for college football, as the Penn State Nittany Lions parted ways with their long-ti

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James Franklin to the SEC? 'Love' that idea, but where does he fit?

James Franklin is on the market, kicked to the curb by Penn State. He's a program builder. Within the SEC, there are programs that need rebuilt.

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'I'm told by people that I trust' - Insider shares whether Penn State has a legitimate chance to swipe Curt Cignetti from Indiana

One of the top names the Penn State Nittany Lions could target to replace James Franklin is Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti. Cignetti, who is from Pittsburgh and played college football at West Virginia,