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Penn State, James Franklin and Coaches Poll

Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?

James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

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Penn State football at No. 1 in 2025: Why this national expert believes in James Franklin

One of the nation's leading college football analysts explains why he picks Penn State as his early No. 1 team in the country for 2025.

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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?

Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin voted.

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What they’re saying nationally about Penn State football at end of 2024 season

Penn State had a plenty successful 2024 season, finishing out with a narrow loss to national runner-up Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. The Nittany Lions came away with a No. 5 ranking in the final AP Poll,

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Why Penn State faces hugely pivotal 2025 season

Penn State, which hasn’t held the No. 1 spot in any poll this century, is already in the white-hot spotlight this offseason.

Ohio State, Jim Knowles and DC

Penn Live · 18h

Could Penn State really hire DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State? Here’s what we know

Jim Knowles, Ohio State’s national-title winning defensive coordinator, is being targeted by Franklin and the Nittany Lions. But Penn State is far from the only program in the mix.

College Football and Sports Net… · 13h

Penn State’s Bold Move: $3.2M Offer to Ohio State DC Jim Knowles Nearly Shakes Up Coaching Carousel

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is a hot name in the coaching carousel right now, which has led to him being pursued by multiple massive programs. This includes the CFP semifinalist and conference neighbor,

AtoZ Sports on MSN · 20h

Ohio State looks to be fighting off multiple major college football programs to keep DC Jim Knowles

Football Scoop reports that Penn State has offered Knowles a package worth $3.2 million annually after they lost DC Tom Allen to Clemson. Notre Dame watched DC Al Golden head to t

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James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening Admission After Recent Setback

What's wrong with Penn State? The post James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening ...

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Where is Penn State in search for defensive coordinator? Nittany Lions mailbag

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State ’s first-ever 16-game season is in the books and the Nittany Lions are the preseason No. 1 in ...

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James Franklin one-upped his awful big-game reputation in Penn State heartbreaker

Penn State finished the regular season 11-1, but the “one” was another loss to Ohio State. Franklin is 4-17 against Ohio State and Michigan, his team’s biggest rivals in the Big 10. Penn State had a ...

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Penn State's Greatest Needs Ahead of Spring Transfer Portal Window Revealed

Head coach James Franklin and Co. set a Penn State record with 13 wins, including playoff wins over SMU and Boise State. The ...

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Penn State's James Franklin drops 10-word admission amid painful Notre Dame loss

Penn State football HC James Franklin looks for a ray of light in Thursday's crushing Orange Bowl loss vs. Notre Dame ...

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Mark Madden's Hot Take: James Franklin is a Penn State hero, so why all the hate?

To Penn State fans, James Franklin should be a hero. Penn State made the Big Ten championship game and the College Football ...

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Penn State’s James Franklin sends message to Notre Dame ahead of Orange Bowl CFP semifinal

Penn State plays Notre Dame Thursday night in the Orange Bowl in one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals.

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Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures

Like Franklin’s 3-19 record against top 10 teams as Penn State’s coach. Or Drew Allar’s 0-4 record against top 10 teams as Penn State’s quarterback. Welcome, everyone, to the life of coach ...

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