College Football Playoff James Franklin

Penn State, James Franklin and college football playoff

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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Penn State football AD fires back at James Franklin criticisms before Notre Dame showdown

As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.

The New York Times · 12d

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 sustained success.

Penn State finishes at No. 5 in AP college football rankings

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Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for 2025. "I'm skeptical they can actually pull it off," Mandel writes, "but on paper, James Franklin's team deserves that status given how many players are returning."

Yahoo! Sports · 2h

Penn State’s final AP Top 25 ranking for the 2024 season revealed

Penn State ended the 2024 college football season one win shy of playing for a national championship, but the Nittany Lions will close the books on the season with the highest AP ranking for the program under head coach James Franklin.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 19h

Penn State finishes at No. 5 in the AP college football rankings

The Nittany Lions ended in the top five for the first time since 2005. It’s the first time the Big Ten has had three teams in the final top five. Ohio State was No. 1 and Oregon was No. 3.

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Abdul Carter injury update: James Franklin reveals status for College Football Playoff semifinal vs. Notre Dame

After suffering an injury in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State, the status for Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter has ...

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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh

All true. James Franklin's history in big games might explain why Penn State has longest odds of winning national ...

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James Franklin stresses CFP uniformity: 'Everybody should be in a conference'

DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Wednesday that the showdown against Notre Dame is ...

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Black coaches in college football: How Marcus Freeman or James Franklin will make history in 2025 championship game

In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP semifinals feature a matchup that will guarantee more history in ...

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James Franklin jabs Notre Dame as Penn State coach calls for conference uniformity in college football

James Franklin singled out this week's College Football Playoff semifinal opponent when advocating for sweeping changes to ...

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Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity

The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast ...

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Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Who 'Will Never Win a Title'

This result left head coach James Franklin with a record of 1-15 against teams ranked in the top five and 4-20 against teams ...

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Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting by Nittany Lions insiders

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more ...

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