Penn State, James Franklin and Notre Dame

Notre Dame Beats Penn State to Reach CFP Final as Fans Call Out Drew Allar, Franklin
Late mistakes from Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and questionable decisions from head coach James Franklin led to Notre Dame winning the Orange Bowl
Penn State Coach James Franklin Is Jealous of Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman’s ‘Hairline’
Before their teams square off in the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin admitted Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is living his follicle fantasy. During a Wednesday, January 8, press conference ahead of the game on Thursday night,
What is Penn State coach James Franklin’s all-time bowl record?
Penn State head coach James Franklin has a chance to lead his team to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Thursday night, but first the Nittany Lions must defeat Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here’s a look back at Franklin’s complete history in bowl games through the years.
Meet the former college football exec who worked with Penn State’s James Franklin and Miami’s Al Golden
Tom Deahn left football behind in 2012, but he’s torn on who to root for when Golden and Franklin meet for a chance at a BCS national championship
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.
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game until you do. Michigan’s khaki king never won a College Football Playoff game until he burned his blaze of victories last season, not stopping before he’d left for the NFL.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games. So does the Big 12. The SEC and the ACC are among those playing eight-game league schedules. The MWC played a seven-game league slate. Notre Dame doesn’t have a league.
Penn State’s James Franklin wants consistency in college football
Enough, Penn State coach James Franklin said. Franklin — who raised some eyebrows last month when he said Nick Saban should become commissioner of college football, a job that doesn't technically exist and an idea that the retired Alabama coach didn't seem to like very much — was at it again Wednesday,
James Franklin says 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of Notre Dame CFP game vs Penn State
Penn State coach James Franklin said 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of his team's College Football Playoff semifinal game vs Notre Dame
What's next for Penn State after Orange Bowl loss? It starts with James Franklin, who's 1-18 vs. top-5 teams
Franklin clearly has some block against elite foes, and his roster has all sorts of questions to iron out in 2025 ...
After another heartbreaking loss, will James Franklin and Penn State ever get over the hump?
James Franklin seemed destined to break the skid. His skid, to be more specific: 12 consecutive losses to top-five opponents, ...
As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...
For James Franklin, his obsession over Penn State’s preparation truly has been key to victory
The energy and attention to detail the 52-year-old coach has exhibited daily for the Nittany Lions have not wavered. Now, ...
Penn State's Orange Bowl Loss Adds to James Franklin's Bleak Resume Against Top Teams
Penn State shelled SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff, and put together a fantastic team effort in ...
Penn State football's WR core posts stunning Orange Bowl stat
Penn State football's heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Notre Dame highlighted a weakness that has plagued this program for much of ...
Penn State QB Drew Allar's Late Interception Helps Seal Notre Dame's Win in Orange Bowl
Drew Allar's critical interception sealed Penn State's loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the ...
Penn State expects Abdul Carter vs. Irish but game-time call
Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff ...