Penn State fires James Franklin after an abrupt turn for its famous football program, officially announcing his firing on Sunday. a bewildering three-game losing streak that ruined a season projected to be great.
Originally thought of as a national title contender, the Nittany Lions
Announcing the change after Penn State fired James Franklin, athletic director Pat Kraft called it a required reset, “We uphold our athletics programs to the highest of standards. He claimed this was the perfect moment for fresh leadership.” Leaving with a 104-45 record.
James Franklin ties for second-most victories in Penn State history. Still, his teams frequently lost against superior opponents, recording only a 4-21 record versus AP top-10 opponents and a 1-10 result against Ohio State.
Following the announcement that Penn State fires James Franklin, attention turned to his 2021 contract extension, which included high guarantees; Penn State now bears the financial load of a buyout purportedly over $49 million. Former Penn State University Ohio State
