James Franklin, Penn State and Nick Saban

Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
"I'd love him back," Penn State coach James Franklin says of Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton before the Orange Bowl.
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
Why Penn State's James Franklin wants Nick Saban to be CFB commissioner
Penn State football coach James Franklin is making the case that former coach Nick Saban should play a large role in College Football. Franklin wants Saban to be the game's commissioner, per ESPN.
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run game has been the focal point of its postseason offensive success. Over the team’s last four games,
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl.
James Franklin sounds off on Penn State's Ashton Jeanty lockdown
Penn State football HC James Franklin speaks on the defense's strong outing vs. Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in CFP game
Coach James Franklin on Penn State Football's aggressiveness
Penn State football coach James Franklin answers a question on the team's aggressiveness as a priority, January 4, 2025.
James Franklin tempers expectations regarding Abdul Carter's CFP semifinals status
Penn State fans dreaming of a run to a national championship are on pins and needles regarding the injury status of star ...
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta ...
Abdul Carter injury update: James Franklin on status of Penn State DE after Fiesta Bowl
Penn State DE Abdul Carter suffered an arm injury early in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. However, he may not be ...
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It’s Penn State-Notre Dame in the CFP week: Game time, spread, channel, streaming info, storylines, more
Sixth-seeded Penn State meets seven-seed Notre Dame in one of two College Football Playoff semifinals set for next week. The ...
What Penn State head coach James Franklin, tight end Tyler Warren, safety Zakee Wheatley said after Fiesta Bowl
No. 6 Penn State (13-2) controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and held Ashton Jeanty to a season-low 104 ...
James Franklin on an overlooked Penn State defender: ‘The guy is a turnover machine’
‘The guy is a turnover machine,” Penn State coach James Franklin said of Wheatley following Tuesday’s victory, which put the ...
Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures
James Franklin and Drew Allar are connected in Penn State big game failure. All it takes is beating Boise State to start to ...