Saquon Barkley is happy for James Franklin. But make no mistake, the Penn State legend and Philadelphia Eagles running back won’t be rooting for Franklin if Virginia Tech ever plays the Nittany Lions.

On Monday, Virginia Tech confirmed what many in college football had anticipated: James Franklin, the architect of Penn State’s recent national ascent, is the H

With Lane Kiffin seemingly choosing between LSU and Florida, a new favorite has been named for the Penn State job.

Drew Allar came to Penn State as somewhat of a prophesied savior. James Franklin and the Nittany Lions coaching staff identified and recruited him long before he turned into the nation’s top-ranked quarterback and a five-star recruit.

When James Franklin was fired from Penn State, Virginia Tech entered his life as a fresh opportunity. In interviews, Franklin sounded confident, and it seemed like he was ready to turn that opportunity into something golden. But today’s game turned out to be a disappointing one — not just for Franklin, but for the entire Virginia Tech program.

The first part of Pate's comment might be more intriguing.

Penn State previously made the decision to commit to a hefty buyout of $49 million when it decided to cut ties with James Franklin in the middle of the season. When asked about the cost, athletics director Pat Kraft was adamant in saying the money for ...

Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times, reported DeBoer is a leading candidate for the Nittany Lions, who fired longtime head coach James Franklin in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Franklin has since landed the Virginia Tech job and significantly reduced his buyout, paving the way for Penn State to take a big swing.