Penn State, James Franklin and college football playoff

What’s on James Franklin’s to-do list between now and the start of Penn State spring drills?
It’s been a busy last few months for Penn State’s football program, and we’re not talking about the finish to the Lions’ 13-3 season in the Orange Bowl. Early Signing Day is done. Penn State’s football program has welcomed its early enrollees.
James Franklin: Why Penn State football's Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen are back in 2025
See what James Franklin is looking for in a new coach to fill "the most attractive running back job in the country."
What James Franklin, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about Penn State football
Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the move
James Franklin on what role Andy Kotelnicki will have in hiring Penn State’s running backs coach
Seider, one of the top recruiters in college football, will be missed and veteran Penn State head coach James Franklin praised him Tuesday for his impact on the Lions’ program.
Penn State coach James Franklin discusses offseason coaching hires, transfer portal & more
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With star running backs returning, James Franklin expects top candidates for open Penn State coaching job
For quite some time, Penn State football coach James Franklin didn’t know whether running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen would stay in his program or go to the NFL. “It was a scramble,” Franklin said Tuesday.
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Penn State's James Franklin and Jim Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days ...
Penn State football lands top coach, per report: 5 things to know about Stan Drayton
Penn State football is reportedly set to hire one of the nation's most highly-regarded running back coaches. Get to know Stan ...
Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles? How will he replace Ja’Juan Seider?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Franklin was one of 53 coaches in America who voted in the final poll. Did he see things the same way as others around the country? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Tracking ...
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Penn State football at No. 1 in 2025: Why this national expert believes in James Franklin
That's the tipping point for James Franklin and Penn State." Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the ...
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants ...
Penn State football’s spring session could look different in 2025. Here’s how
Meanwhile, Penn State’s 14 spring practices leading into the Blue-White Game will have the same or similar format. Franklin ...
Penn State football's James Franklin shouts out Saquon Barkley, Jahan Dotson for winning Super Bowl
Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50 ...