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Ohio State's Ryan Day Had Matter-of-Fact Take on James Franklin Firing

Penn State fired Franklin on Sunday after three straight losses.

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How Bill Belichick’s ‘Buyout’ Is Similar to NFL Coaching Contracts

As rumors about the UNC coach swirl, our Business of Football analyst dives into the contract details. Plus, breaking down the Joe Flacco trade and Jonathan Gannon discipline.

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Penn State Captain Had Incredibly Sad Quote About James Franklin Firing

Senior and captain Nick Dawkins spoke to the media on Tuesday morning, which resulted in some pretty depressing lines.

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Nebraska's Matt Rhule Addresses Penn State Opening After James Franklin Firing

Matt Rhule could be a candidate for Penn State's coaching vacancy.

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James Franklin Firing Had Steve Sarkisian Reflecting on a Coach's Job Security

Steve Sarkisian reflects on the new college football era where James Franklin can get fired months after making the CFB Playoff semifinals.

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How Penn State Could Save a Lot of Money in James Franklin $49 Million Buyout

Penn State currently owes Franklin roughly $50 million after sacking him on Sunday.

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McLaughlin: Improved Rushing Keying Wins for Trojans

Spencer McLaughlin talks about the turnaround in the running game engineered by Lincoln Riley and his staff at USC.

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Penn State Just Gave Every AD Permission to Fire Their Football Coach

The Nittany Lions’ bold move to part ways with James Franklin may mark the start of a new era in college football’s ruthless coaching carousel.

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How Penn State Can Completely Change the Way College Football Head Coaches Are Hired

College football coach buyouts are notoriously absurd, and James Franklin’s was no different. What should PSU do about his replacement?

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Forde-Yard Dash: The Teams and Coaches Who Can Actually Win College Football National Titles

Dynasties are over as NIL and the transfer portal have flattened the landscape, but few programs and coaches can truly reach the peak.

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Penn State AD Reveals Exact Moment He Knew He Would Fire James Franklin

Franklin was sacked after 12 seasons at the helm.

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Penn State shockingly fires head coach James Franklin

Penn State shockingly fires head coach James Franklin. We take a look at Franklin's time coaching Penn State and interim coach Terry Smith.

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College Football Bowl Projections After Week 7: Penn State’s Season Goes From Bad to Worse

The SI preseason No. 1 team is now out of the postseason picture, but there are still plenty of intriguing matchups like Arch Manning vs. Bryce Underwood in the Citrus Bowl.

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Micah Parsons Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin: 'Doesn’t Feel Right'

"This One Doesn’t Feel Right."

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin

Penn State fired James Franklin following their loss to Northwestern on Saturday.

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Penn State Fans Noticed One Silly Thing About Team's Farewell Post to James Franklin

Penn State fired James Franklin on Sunday and later thanked him on social media for all he did during his time with the program.

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The Real Reason Why Penn State Fired James Franklin Despite His £68 Million Deal

Penn State fired James Franklin after back-to-back losses and years of poor results against top-ranked teams, despite his £68M contract. Here's what led to the decision.

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James Franklin Got the Rudest Goodbye From Penn State Fans After Final Loss

Franklin's run as head coach of the Nittany Lions came to an end Sunday when he was fired by the school.

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Forde-Yard Dash: James Franklin’s Firing Reveals College Football’s New, Mercurial Ecosystem

In 11 years, the coach took the Nittany Lions to seven New Year’s Day bowls, a Big Ten title and a CFP semifinal. But in the revenue-sharing era, loyalty is more fickle than ever.

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Eight Candidates for Penn State Football Coaching Search After James Franklin Firing

The Nittany Lions will likely look within the Big Ten first at Matt Rhule and Curt Cignetti, but there are plenty of options for a big swing.

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James Franklin’s ‘Committed’ Quote About His Job Recirculates After Stunning Firing

The former Penn State coach briefly addressed his job in a press conference after Saturday's loss to Northwestern.

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Penn State Fires James Franklin: College Football World Reacts to Stunning Move

The college football world reacted to Penn State's stunning decision to fire James Franklin, and the $49 million buyout the school owes him.

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How Much Penn State Owes James Franklin After Firing

Penn State fired James Franklin on Sunday and now owes its former head coach a buyout of more than $49 million.

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Penn State Fires Coach James Franklin After Third Straight Loss

James Franklin is out at Penn State after leading the program for more than 10 years.

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Penn State’s James Franklin Seen Having Such an Awkward Moment After Stunning Loss

The Nittany Lions have now lost three straight games after falling at home to Northwestern.

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