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Penn State, James Franklin and Urban Meyer

Our podcast on what happened to Penn State football, what's next without James Franklin

Pitts, who played on the undefeated 1994 team, joins us to share his feelings on the state of Penn State football − and what it will take for the next head coach to fulfill those national championshi...

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Urban Meyer Sends Strong Message After Penn State Fires James Franklin

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Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer thinks Penn State already knows who they're going to hire to replace James Franklin

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Someone Leaked Penn State’s Private Letter To Players After Firing Head Coach James Franklin

James Franklin, who led the Nittany Lions for over a decade, has been fired.

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Kirk Herbstreit Has One Theory On James Franklin's Firing At Penn State

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Penn State loses much more than $49 million in James Franklin firing

College Football Predictions Week 8

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Iowa vs. Penn State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 18, 2025

The Hawkeyes have a 59.5% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.

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College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 8, 2025: Computer likes Penn State, Missouri in best bets

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UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for College Football Week 8 Tonight

Matt Rhule, Penn State

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Penn State coaching search: Weighing the pros and cons of early favorite Matt Rhule

Rhlue would owe Nebraska $5 million if he left any time before Dec. 31, according to his contract.

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Matt Rhule loves Penn State. That doesn't mean PSU should hire him

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Matt Rhule Happy at Nebraska But Doesn't Shut Down Penn State Speculation

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Matt Rhule and the Penn State job: What we know and still need to know about his candidacy

Rhule’s Huskers debuted in this season’s Associated Press Top 25 as Penn State fired coach James Franklin on Sunday, six games into his 11th season.

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Penn State A.D. details decision to move on from Franklin

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Dan Patrick didn’t hold back when reacting to Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin

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Two Retired, Legendary Coaches Have Been Mentioned For Penn State Job

“Penn State owes an enormous amount of gratitude to Coach Franklin who rebuilt our football program into a national power,” said Penn State AD Kraft.

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Penn State players feel shock, disbelief, guilt after James Franklin firing

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Penn State Urged To Call Nick Saban About Head Coaching Vacancy

Indiana, Penn State and Curt Cignetti

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The Case for Curt Cignetti to Stay at Indiana and Avoid Penn State Head Coaching Job

In fact, for Curt Cignetti, arguably the most coveted coach in all of college football, staying the course is the only move to make.

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Should Curt Cignetti leave Indiana for Penn State? In today’s college football, it’s a real question

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ON THE MOVE? Curt Cignetti must CHOOSE between Indiana and Penn State for his coaching future

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Indiana's Curt Cignetti is unanimous pick for top coach as AP unveils Big Ten midseason awards

Indiana was the surprise of the 2024 college football season, and the question entering 2025 was whether the Hoosiers would backslide in Curt Cignetti's second season.

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What Curt Cignetti said ahead of Indiana’s Homecoming game against Michigan State

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'I'm told by people that I trust' - Insider shares whether Penn State has a legitimate chance to swipe Curt Cignetti from Indiana

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College Football Fans React To Nick Saban, Penn State Speculation

With James Franklin officially out in Happy Valley, the search for Penn State's next head coach begins now. The Nittany Lions are obviously a great and historic program, even if they may not be in that upper,

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Fired Penn State football doctor weighs in on James Franklin dismissal, interim coach Terry Smith

Dr. Scott Lynch, whose clashes with Franklin led to his 2019 firing as football doctor, is taking something of a victory lap.

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Who Will Be Penn State’s Next Head Coach? Four Names PSU Needs to Call

Curt Cignetti or Matt Rhule? Both coaches should be among the four names Penn State calls after firing James Franklin, Joel Klatt said.

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College football carousel: Tracking every head coach opening in 2025

James Franklin is out at Penn State, Mike Gundy is done at Oklahoma State, and other gigs are open in college football.

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Will Penn State have major depth chart changes against Iowa? ‘Everything is under examination’

STATE COLLEGE — Terry Smith has had plenty on his plate since taking over for the fired James Franklin as interim head coach.

College Football Week 8 Expert Picks for the 16 Biggest Games

The CFN Expert Picks for USC at Notre Dame, Tennessee at Alabama, Ole Miss at Georgia, and the 16 biggest college football games of the week.

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How Penn State Can Completely Change the Way College Football Head Coaches Are Hired

College football coach buyouts are notoriously absurd, and James Franklin’s was no different. What should PSU do about his replacement?

Why are Penn State and Texas disappointing? What we’re hearing in college football’s Week 7

Penn State hopes to get right at home against Northwestern on Saturday. After being held to a season-low 52 yards rushing and allowing six sacks against Florida, Arch Manning and Texas now face the nation’s top-ranked defense in the Red River Rivalry against No. 6 Oklahoma on Saturday.

What stood out from Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz before the Hawkeyes face Penn State

Kirk Ferentz previews the Iowa Hawkeyes football vs Penn State matchup, which will be the Nittany Lions' first game since firing James Franklin.