Penn State, James Franklin and College Football Playoff

Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
Will Penn State DE Abdul Carter play in the Orange Bowl? James Franklin gives update
Franklin spoke to the media Wednesday morning at a joint press conference with Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.
Penn State has cruised through the College Football Playoff so far. Here comes the hard part.
James Franklin finally has an opportunity to change the narrative that surrounds his program. But he's got to win a big game to do it.
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
Penn State’s James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner. Who would he pick?
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Penn State’s James Franklin has never been one to ignore the big picture, whether that’s strictly with his Nittany Lions program or the sport of college football, in general. PSU is in a great spot at the moment, preparing to face Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday. PSU-Boise State is one of the playoff quarterfinal games.
Penn State's James Franklin Nominates Nick Saban as College Football Commissioner
At Fiesta Bowl media day, the Nittany Lions coach made some recommendations to change college football. Nick Saban was a priority.
College football has a problem and Penn State's James Franklin has the answer: Nick Saban
Penn State football coach James Franklin says college football needs a commissioner to help fix it. And he's got the man for the job: Nick Saban
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl.
College Football Playoff semifinals spread picks: Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas
Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas are all that remain of the 134 FBS teams who began the year with playoff dreams. One of them will be crowned national champion on January 20.
As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...
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James Franklin can ‘silence the critics’ with Penn State win over Notre Dame in CFP
James Franklin could go a long way in silencing the critics by leading Penn State to a win over Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl ...
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Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Orange Bowl insider analysis emphasizes pressure on Marcus Freeman, James Franklin
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman continued his climb to stardom with a dazzling performance on the sideline in the College ...