James Franklin, Drayton and Penn State

Penn State, James Franklin welcome Stan Drayton as running backs coach: ‘Invaluable’
The Nittany Lions welcomed former Temple head coach Stan Drayton on Friday evening. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the move earlier in the day.
James Franklin Calls Stan Drayton an 'Important Addition' to Penn State's Staff
Penn State football coach James Franklin moved quickly in naming a new running backs coach, as the program officially announced Stan Drayton's hiring Friday. Drayton replaces Ja'Juan Seider, who left Penn State after seven years for Notre Dame. Penn State announced Drayton's hiring before Notre Dame officially named Seider.
James Franklin Adds Former Head Coach To Penn State's Staff
Having lost running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Penn State Nittany Lions need a replacement. But it looks like they've found their man. According to ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel,
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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Penn State hires former Temple coach Stan Drayton as running backs coach
Former Temple coach Stan Drayton has found a new job coaching Penn State’s running backs. Penn State coach James Franklin announced the hire on Friday. Drayton went 9-25 in three
Penn State’s James Franklin lands running backs coach to replace Ja’Juan Seider, per report
Penn State’s James Franklin has turned to a longtime coach who has a wealth of experience coaching running backs to oversee the Nittany Lions’ backfield in 2025, per report. Stan Drayton, most recently the former head coach at Temple,
James Franklin and Penn State at risk of losing top 4-star talent to Bill Belichick after staff departure
James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions might be getting a taste of their own medicine this offseason on the recruiting trail. Some of the top teams in the nation have been playing musical chairs with important assistants,
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Has Penn State's Tyler Warren entered the Heisman Trophy race? James Franklin thinks so
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Over the past few months, James Franklin has stumped for Tyler Warren from nearly every angle. The Penn State standout has gone from one of the best tight ends in ...
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What James Franklin, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about Penn State football
"I would like to thank Coach Franklin, Pat Kraft and President Neeli Bendapudi for this opportunity to be the defensive coordinator at Penn State. I have always had a ton of respect for ...
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Penn State, James Franklin are all in for 2025 with hiring of Jim Knowles [opinion]
When Penn State left the field after the 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, James Franklin knew ... always had a ton of respect for Coach Franklin and the program he ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Expectations fueled by this recently-completed season that ends with Penn State having its highest ranking in nearly 20 years. Franklin was one of 53 coaches in America who voted in the final ...