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James Franklin on Penn State firing

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'I was in shock.' James Franklin opens up on being fired by Penn State

James Franklin spoke publicly for the first time Saturday since he was fired by Penn State on Oct. 12.

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James Franklin Reveals How He Found Out He Was Getting Fired By Penn State

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James Franklin shocked at Penn State firing him months after playing for a chance at national title

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ESPN make College GameDay decision as $50m coach lands new Kirk Herbstreit gig days after being fired

He landed a $49 million buyout-- the second biggest in college football history -- but is required to look for a new role.

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Penn State football Fans in shambles again after loss in first post-James Franklin game

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Defiant James Franklin breaks silence on ‘quick’ Penn State firing during ‘College GameDay’ interview

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Demand Grows for James Franklin to Replace $51 Million SEC Head Coach

James Franklin's tenure with the Penn State Nittany Lions came to a close after the team started the 2025 season 3-3. He was fired after consecutive losses to the Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins and Northwestern Wildcats.

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James Franklin's buyout is the second richest in college football history.

Franklin, 53, is the second winningest coach in Nittany Lions history, behind only Joe Paterno. Last season, Franklin led Penn State to the semifinal of the College Football Playoff, and the team finished the season ranked fifth in the final Associated Press poll — the Nittany Lions’ best finish since 2005.

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Jonathan Smith reacts to firings of James Franklin, alma mater Oregon State

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith was asked about James Franklin and Trent Bray getting fired after the weekend, but kept it simple. Smith didn’t directly comment on Penn State or his alma mater Oregon State,