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The coaching carousel around Penn State continues to heat up following James Franklin’s dismissal, and Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has done little to quiet the rumors. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the Hoosiers’ head coach praised interim Penn State coach Terry Smith, calling him “a great football coach” and adding that he’ll “do […]

Since firing James Franklin as head coach after the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, speculation has grown about who will take the Penn State job. Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti has emerged as a popular name for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and he added fuel to the flames about that […]

The 2025 Penn State football season devolved into a disaster after all of the preseason expectations. James Franklin was fired after their third straight loss to Northwestern. The move was shocking but decisive and sent shockwaves across college football. However, in all of the madness of this news, Franklin himself has been very silent when […]

The 2025 Penn State football season went from a season full of promise to a disaster in three weeks. The Nittany Lions lost a heartbreaker to Oregon at home during their White Out and then were stunned in back-to-back games against UCLA and Northwestern. Those shocking results led the Nittany Lions to fire James Franklin […]

In 2011, Penn State was the talk of the college football world — just for all the wrong reasons. Toward the end of his 46th season as the Penn State football coach, Joe Paterno was fired for allegedly knowing about and covering up child sexual abuse by his longtime defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky. While it […]

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar’s 2025 season has officially come to a heartbreaking end. The junior signal-caller was carted off the field late in Saturday’s 22-21 loss to Northwestern after taking a brutal hit to the leg. Head coach James Franklin confirmed afterward that Allar will miss the remainder of the season. The injury leaves […]

James Franklin had a lot of success as the Penn State head coach, but, as Ohio State football’s Ryan Day knows, you have to deliver in the biggest moments. In parts of 12 seasons in Happy Valley, Franklin won more than 100 games, a Big Ten Conference title in 2016, made it into the College […]

The rapid fall of the Penn State football program has been astonishing to witness. Entering their Week 4 home matchup against fellow Big Ten heavyweight Oregon, the Nittany Lions were 3-0 and riding high. However, since their narrow 30-24 loss to the Ducks, the Penn State football team has swiftly fallen to the bottom of […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers improved to 5-1 after a dramatic win over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday. Star quarterback Dylan Raiola put on a show in his best game of the season so far, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns. The victory propelled the Cornhuskers into the AP Top 25. However, rumors continue to circle […]

Penn State football is now 3-3 on the year, and has fired head coach James Franklin. This has had a ripple effect on the program already, and now another recruit has decomitted from the Nittany Lions. This time, it was a four-star cornerback out of Virginia who decided to open up his recruitment process. Jaziel […]

Penn State’s football team head coaching search is heating up after the dismissal of James Franklin, and one name that continues to surface is Nebraska’s Matt Rhule. The former Nittany Lion linebacker was asked about the opening during his Monday media availability. While he didn’t directly express interest, he also didn’t shut the door on […]

It was a hectic week in the Big Ten. The conference saw Indiana upset Oregon, but it was not the biggest upset of the week. Northwestern upset Penn State, leading to Penn State firing James Franklin. This has resulted in multiple changes in the Big Ten Power Rankings, as we continue our series with the […]

As the No. 3 Indiana football team beat the Oregon Ducks, there is no denying that head coach Curt Cignetti will be in a lot of rumors as roles open around the nation. The Indiana football head coach has already been connected to Penn State with the program firing James Franklin, an open role that […]

This past weekend, college football saw a seismic shakeup when Penn State, after twelve years, let go of James Franklin after their recent skid. Immediately, rumors started about who would fit as his replacement, and one of the biggest names is Matt Rhule, the head coach of Nebraska football. He has ties to Penn State, […]

Penn State football opened up the most coveted head coaching job Sunday by firing James Franklin. Joe Klatt now dropped a surprise, but “under the radar” Big Ten rival worth pursuing. The analyst and former CFB quarterback suggested the Nittany Lions should pluck this name away from a notable rival. “The guy who is maybe […]

Penn State’s recruiting woes continue to deepen following the firing of longtime head coach James Franklin. Just days after parting ways with the man who led the Nittany Lions for 12 seasons, the program has now lost another major commitment, and momentum on the recruiting trail is quickly fading. Franklin’s dismissal came after a disastrous […]

The James Franklin era at Penn State football team is officially over, and the search for his permanent successor is underway. The university dismissed Franklin after the team’s shocking 22-21 loss to Northwestern, its third straight defeat, marking the end of a 12-year tenure that saw both triumph and turmoil. Franklin, who led the Nittany […]

After the Nebraska football team beat the Maryland Terrapins last Saturday, 34-31, head coach Matt Rhule has found himself in rumors surrounding the open role with Penn State regarding the firing of James Franklin. While the Nebraska football team bounced back after the loss to Michigan over the weekend prior, the topic at hand is […]

Following the firing of Penn State football head coach James Franklin, athletic director Pat Kraft has commented publicly. Kraft, who was hired in 2022, said “he took into account where the program is and where it’s going with an aim to ‘continue to build this to a place where we are the best program in […]

Penn State’s football program continues to feel the ripple effects of James Franklin’s firing. The university’s farewell post for the longtime head coach went viral, symbolizing the end of an era and the uncertainty now surrounding the program. After Franklin’s dismissal, the official Penn State football X account posted a simple message: “Thank you for […]

Although Curt Cignetti signed an extension less than a year ago and is under contract through the 2032 season, people sure can’t stop mentioning the Indiana football coach as James Franklin’s successor at Penn State. Cignetti, who has performed nothing short of a miracle in turning Indiana, a longtime Big Ten basement dweller, into a […]

Penn State football is officially moving on from the James Franklin era, and the search for his replacement is already taking shape. Days after the Nittany Lions’ shocking 22-21 home loss to Northwestern, their third straight defeat, the calls for Franklin’s firing finally reached their boiling point. The longtime head coach, who led the program […]

Even the simplest of social media posts can ignite the internet, and you need to look no further than Penn State football’s X account. After the university fired head football coach James Franklin, the Nittany Lions’ football account posted, “Thank you for everything, CJF,” along with an image that says, “Thank you, Coach Franklin.” With […]

It pays to be petty. Northwestern football certainly knows that. After upsetting Penn State in Happy Valley on Saturday, the Wildcats took to social media to gloat about the win, mocking a post on X, formerly Twitter, that then-Nittany Lions head coach made. Captioning a video, Franklin wrote, “Northwestern, Northwestern, Northwestern!! #WeAre.” Northwestern, Northwestern, Northwestern!!!#WeAre […]

Penn State has lost three straight games. Now, Penn State has fired James Franklin. After making the CFP semi-finals in 2024, the Nittany Lions started the year 3-0. Since then, they have lost three straight, and the school has decided to move on. Now, the search is on for a new head coach, and these […]

Penn State football’s nightmare season has gone from bad to worse. Just weeks after a shocking 22-21 loss to Northwestern, the team’s third straight defeat, the backlash that started with furious fans has now turned into full-blown fallout. The program officially parted ways with longtime head coach James Franklin, ending a decade-long tenure that once […]

Penn State coach James Franklin stood motionless on the sideline after Saturday’s shocking loss to Northwestern, and fans noticed. A video posted by Penn State reporter Chase Fisher showed Franklin staring out at a hostile Beaver Stadium crowd, waiting for his players to leave the field. The clip quickly circulated, feeding a steady stream of […]

It was only two weeks ago that Penn State’s biggest problem was its inability to win big games. That ongoing issue caused endless anguish at University Park, but fans are yearning for those days right now. A stagnant program that was still positioned for a second straight College Football Playoff appearance is now tumbling backwards […]

Penn State football head coach James Franklin hit a new low Saturday. Northwestern placed his name in newfound history not seen in 30 years. Franklin entered State College with the Nittany Lions as a 20+ point favorite. But in taking the 22-21 loss to the Wildcats, he’s now the first HC to lose consecutive games […]

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar was forced to leave the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. After being carted off the field from the sideline, the program has already ruled his status for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Reports […]

Just three days after quarterback Drew Allar vowed that Penn State was “more motivated than ever” to rebound from its stunning loss to UCLA, the Nittany Lions suffered another crushing blow, this time falling 22-21 to unranked Northwestern. What was supposed to be a redemption game quickly turned into another chapter in a spiraling season. […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions suffered their third loss in a row, this time to the Northwestern Wildcats in a close 22-21 contest. To make matters worse, quarterback Drew Allar was forced to exit the game early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. Reports indicate that Allar, who is 21 years […]

Heading into the 2025 season, expectations were sky high for the Penn State football team. Head coach James Franklin returned a deep and talented squad led by quarterback Drew Allar. While the Penn State football program would face a tough schedule loaded with Big Ten matchups, many expected this to be the year that the […]

What was supposed to be a bounce-back game in Pasadena quickly turned into a disaster for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions fell 42-37 to previously winless UCLA, a loss many consider the most humiliating of James Franklin’s tenure. It was a collapse that left fans and analysts questioning whether the Franklin era in State […]

Penn State’s trip to Pasadena was supposed to be a statement rebound. Instead, it turned into one of the most shocking losses in recent memory. The No. 7 Nittany Lions fell 42-37 to previously winless UCLA, marking what many consider the lowest point of the James Franklin era. Coming off a heartbreaking overtime loss to […]

Penn State entered the 2025 college football season as a national championship favorite, but those hopes have taken a significant hit following its Week 6 loss to UCLA. At the heart of their struggles is head coach James Franklin, who has since fallen completely out of favor with the Nittany Lions’ fan base. Many coaches […]

Penn State’s trip to Pasadena was supposed to be a rebound. Instead, it turned into a nightmare. The No. 7 Nittany Lions were stunned 42-37 by previously winless UCLA, suffering what many fans are calling the worst loss of James Franklin’s tenure. Coming off an overtime defeat to Oregon, the Penn State football team entered […]

The UCLA Bruins football team shocked the world when they upset the then seventh-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions 42-37 on Saturday. The win was the first time a team that started the season 0-4 beat an opponent ranked inside the Top 10 since 1985, as pointed out by Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports. It was […]

The 2025 Penn State football team had so much promise, but things have quickly turned into disappointment. They promptly started 3-0, but after back-to-back close losses to Oregon and UCLA, a team with so much promise is now left with more questions than answers. After the loss to UCLA, many prominent personalities in the media […]