James Franklin

FILE - In this Saturday, April 18, 2020, file photo, Gate 2 at Memorial Stadium is empty because the annual Red-White matchup was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The goal is for all of major college football _ 130 teams in 10 conferences across 41 states _ to start a season at the same time and play an equal number of games. It is becoming more apparent the coronavirus pandemic is going to make that goal difficult to achieve. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Patchwork decisions throw wrinkle in college football plans

By Ralph D. Russo May. 06, 2020 01:50 PM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)

Franklin's deal with Penn State worth $38.2M over 6 years

Feb. 26, 2020 11:08 AM EST

FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

FILE - This file photo from Oct. 26, 2019 shows Penn State coach James Franklin as he watches the team warm before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. A football player who transferred from Penn State claims in a lawsuit filed Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, against the university, and head coach James Franklin, that other Nittany Lions players hazed him and other younger teammates, including allegations they imitated sexual acts in the shower and invoked Jerry Sandusky's name. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Ex-player sues Penn State over football hazing allegations

By Mark Scolforo Jan. 14, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Washington hires John Donovan as offensive coordinator

Jan. 10, 2020 12:04 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — New Washington coach Jimmy Lake made his first major coaching hire Friday, adding John Donovan as the Huskies' new offensive coordinator. ...

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw against Memphis in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

No. 13 Penn State tops No. 15 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts to a score against Rutgers in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Penn State defeated Rutgers 27-6. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Big-play G5 Memphis offense, Big Ten Penn State D in Cotton

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 27, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Group of 5 Memphis vs. Power 5 Penn State in Cotton Bowl

The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:35 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — COTTON BOWL: No. 15 Memphis (12-1, American) vs. No. 13 Penn State (10-2, Big Ten) in Arlington, Texas, Saturday at Noon EST (ESPN). ...

Penn State football coach James Franklin voices his frustration with critics during an NCAA college football press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions lost to Minnesota 31-26 last Saturday. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)

Penn State hires OC Kirk Ciarrocca away from Minnesota

Dec. 26, 2019 11:48 AM EST

Old Dominion hires Penn State assistant Rahne as head coach

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2019 06:25 PM EST
Old Dominion has hired Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne as its head coach. Rahne has been offensive coordinator at Penn State...

Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) hugs running back Patrick Taylor Jr. in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

American champ Memphis vs. Big Ten's Penn St in Cotton Bowl

Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Memphis to Cotton Bowl vs. Penn State after Norvell to FSU

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 08, 2019 04:09 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Penn State coach James Franklin agrees to new 6-year deal

Dec. 07, 2019 03:12 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State coach James Franklin has agreed to a new six-year contract with the school that runs through 2025, adding three years on...

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) fights his way into the end zone to score a first quarter touchdown against Rutgers in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Brown's 3 TDs lead No. 12 Penn State over Rutgers 27-6

By Travis Johnson Nov. 30, 2019 06:46 PM EST

QB Levis likely to lead No. 12 Penn State against Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Nov. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Getting knocked out of the biggest game of the season was tough for Sean Clifford. Standing on the sideline and watching Penn State’s...