Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from The Nittany Lions

James Franklin Boldly Declares Goal for Next Coaching Stint After Penn State Firing

The goal has not changed for Franklin, even after a disappointing end to his tenure with the Nittany Lions.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Saban Offers Fiery Criticism of ‘Unfair’ Treatment of James Franklin by Penn State

Nick Saban didn't mince words while criticizing Penn State in James Franklin's appearance on 'College GameDay' Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

'College GameDay' Teases Exclusive Interview With James Franklin After Firing

The Penn State coach's Sunday dismissal rocked the college football world.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

New Report Reveals Key Factors That Led to Penn State's Downfall, James Franklin Firing

Penn State unraveled under the lofty expectations for the program this season.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State Reportedly Has One Huge Name in Mind to Chase for Head Coaching Vacancy

The coach tamed the Nittany Lions in 2024.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State Just Gave Every AD Permission to Fire Their Football Coach

The Nittany Lions’ bold move to part ways with James Franklin may mark the start of a new era in college football’s ruthless coaching carousel.

Sports Illustrated

5 Most Disappointing Teams Midway Through the 2025 College Football Season

Several teams have fallen short of expectations midway through the college football season.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Penn State shockingly fires head coach James Franklin

Penn State shockingly fires head coach James Franklin. We take a look at Franklin's time coaching Penn State and interim coach Terry Smith.

The Sports Daily

College Football Bowl Projections After Week 7: Penn State’s Season Goes From Bad to Worse

The SI preseason No. 1 team is now out of the postseason picture, but there are still plenty of intriguing matchups like Arch Manning vs. Bryce Underwood in the Citrus Bowl.

Sports Illustrated

Micah Parsons Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin: 'Doesn’t Feel Right'

"This One Doesn’t Feel Right."

Sports Illustrated

Clemson's Dabo Swinney Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin

Penn State fired James Franklin following their loss to Northwestern on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

The Real Reason Why Penn State Fired James Franklin Despite His £68 Million Deal

Penn State fired James Franklin after back-to-back losses and years of poor results against top-ranked teams, despite his £68M contract. Here's what led to the decision.

International Business Times UK

James Franklin Got the Rudest Goodbye From Penn State Fans After Final Loss

Franklin's run as head coach of the Nittany Lions came to an end Sunday when he was fired by the school.

Sports Illustrated

Forde-Yard Dash: James Franklin’s Firing Reveals College Football’s New, Mercurial Ecosystem

In 11 years, the coach took the Nittany Lions to seven New Year’s Day bowls, a Big Ten title and a CFP semifinal. But in the revenue-sharing era, loyalty is more fickle than ever.

Sports Illustrated

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Eight Candidates for Penn State Football Coaching Search After James Franklin Firing

The Nittany Lions will likely look within the Big Ten first at Matt Rhule and Curt Cignetti, but there are plenty of options for a big swing.

Sports Illustrated

James Franklin’s ‘Committed’ Quote About His Job Recirculates After Stunning Firing

The former Penn State coach briefly addressed his job in a press conference after Saturday's loss to Northwestern.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State Fires James Franklin: College Football World Reacts to Stunning Move

The college football world reacted to Penn State's stunning decision to fire James Franklin, and the $49 million buyout the school owes him.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State’s James Franklin Seen Having Such an Awkward Moment After Stunning Loss

The Nittany Lions have now lost three straight games after falling at home to Northwestern.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

College Football Week 7 Takeaways: Hoosier Daddy

Indiana stole the show in Week 7 with the biggest win of the Curt Cignetti era.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State's 2025 Collapse Summed Up by One Incredible Stat After Loss to Northwestern

A nightmare season for James Franklin keeps getting worse.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State QB Drew Allar Out for the Season After Ugly Injury Late vs. Northwestern

Penn State and Drew Allar’s year went from bad to worse on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Penn State’s Season Goes From Bad to Worse With Homecoming Loss to Northwestern

The stunning defeat follows the Nittany Lions' equally vexing loss to UCLA,

SuperWest Sports

McLaughlin: Did Oregon Football Break the Nittany Lions?

Spencer McLaughlin discusses Penn State's post-Ducks collapse and how Oregon's offense can improve against Indiana.

Sports Illustrated

Forde-Yard Dash: Is There Any Way Back Into the Playoff Picture for Penn State, Texas?

Some of college football’s biggest preseason favorites now look flawed, and the road to get back on track won’t be any easier.

Sports Illustrated

College Football Week 6 Takeaways: When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them

Texas and Penn State, the nation's top two teams in the preseason, face an uphill climb to play meaningful postseason football after stunning Week 6 losses.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.