Penn State Fires James Franklin; Who Could Replace The Longtime Coach?
Penn State's next head coach will have to be a forward thinker. FOX Sports' RJ Young shares who could fill the new vacancy.OCTOBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Who is Terry Smith? Meet Penn State interim coach after James Franklin firing Here's what to know about Penn State interim football coach Terry Smith, who takes over the Nittany Lions after James Franklin was fired:
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Big 12 football standings, schedule A look at the Big 12 football standings and upcoming schedules, through games of Saturday, Oct. 11.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • TUCSON.COM
Penn State fires coach James Franklin after third straight loss Penn State coach James Franklin was fired on Sunday, one day after a 22-21 loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft announced.The N...
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Penn State Fires Longtime HC James Franklin After Disastrous 3-3 Start
The James Franklin era in Penn State is over. PSU fired its longtime coach following the Nittany Lions' disastrous 3-3 start.OCTOBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Penn State football coach James Franklin fired after Nittany Lions' dreadful start to season The James Franklin era at Penn State has come to an abrupt and painful end. What started as a promising season with national championship as...
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Penn State athletic director, president release statements on firing of James Franklin: 'This is the right moment' Pat Kraft and Neeli Bendapudi confirmed the university's change in leadership at the top of the football program.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM
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