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8/02/25 James Franklin Reveals Defensive Tweaks Under Jim Knowles, One Change That Could Define Penn State’s Season.

James Franklin says new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, is making key changes that could shape Penn State’s 2025 season.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/james-frank...
7/29/25 As James Franklin Showers Praise on Drew Allar, Penn State QB Receives Crucial Advice to Silence Critics.

While Penn State HC James Franklin continues to show confidence in QB Drew Allar, one analyst explains what he must do to win over critics.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/james-frank...
7/24/25 Analyst Paul Finebaum Bullish on ‘Elite’ Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff Odds as James Franklin Criticism Grows.

Paul Finebaum backs Marcus Freeman to lead Notre Dame back to the CFP, while questioning James Franklin’s ability to win big games with Penn State.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/paul-fineba...
7/24/25 James Franklin Reveals Recruiting Pitch for $3M-Worth Jim Knowles and Comments on His Impact at Penn State.

Penn State's James Franklin reveals his $3M recruiting pitch to land Jim Knowles from Ohio State and praises the DC's immediate impact.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/james-frank...
7/23/25 Analyst Breaks Down 3 Hidden Weaknesses That Could Derail Penn State’s Best Shot Under James Franklin.

Expert analysis reveals 3 hidden weaknesses that could destroy Penn State's championship dreams under James Franklin this season.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/analyst-bre...
7/09/25 College Football Analyst Believes NIL Issues Aren’t the Only Reason James Franklin Lost Penn State’s Recruiting Battles.

Despite overwhelming success in Happy Valley, one analyst believes Penn State HC James Franklin's program is lagging in the recruiting war.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/college-foo...
7/05/25 ‘Not Paying Attention to CFB Closely Enough’ — Analyst Warns James Franklin Could ‘Screw It Up’ for Drew Allar, Penn State.

Analysts question if James Franklin can lead Penn State and Drew Allar to a title, citing struggles against top teams.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/james-frank...
6/29/25 James Franklin Adds 5-Star Kicker from Overseas in Latest Penn State Recruiting Win.

Penn State’s 2026 class got a global boost as James Franklin landed a commitment from Adam McCann-Gibbs, a top-rated 5-star kicker from Northern Ireland.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/franklin-ad...
6/28/25 James Franklin, Penn State Lose 2026 4-Star QB Peyton Falzone to Auburn in Shocking Flip.

Four-star 2026 QB Peyton Falzone flips from Penn State to Auburn, dealing a blow to James Franklin’s recruiting class.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/penn-state-...
6/23/25 Analyst Reveals Penn State-Oregon Game Could Be ‘Turning Point’ for James Franklin’s Legacy, CFP Hopes.

Analyst Joel Klatt believes that Penn State's week five matchup against Oregon could finally allow James Franklin to break his streak of losses to top programs.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/analyst-joe...
6/21/25 ‘That’s Where Penn State Wins’ — James Franklin’s Genius Recruiting Move Puts Oregon on the Ropes for 5-Star Immanuel Iheanacho.

James Franklin's recruiting pitch gives Penn State the edge over Oregon for 5-star lineman Immanuel Iheanacho, focusing on family, fit, and early play.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/penn-state-...
6/20/25 Penn State’s James Franklin Breaks Silence on Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen’s Skipping 2025 NFL Draft.

Penn State’s title hopes soar as star RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen return, choosing team, development, and NFL prep over the 2025 Draft.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/james-frank...
6/20/25 Penn State’s James Franklin Breaks Silence on Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen’s Skipping 2025 NFL Draft.

Penn State’s title hopes soar as star RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen return, choosing team, development, and NFL prep over the 2025 Draft.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/james-frank...
6/20/25 ‘Go Play Somewhere Else’ — Penn State HC James Franklin Delivers Harsh Reality Check on College Football’s Power Structure.

James Franklin outlines how NIL, revenue sharing, and a new enforcement body will reshape college football.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/penn-state-...
6/18/25 Penn State HC Has One-Word to Describe Colts TE Tyler Warren. Penn State head coach James Franklin called Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren a “throwback” player.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/penn-state-hc-one...
6/14/25 ‘That Would Really Bug Me If I’m Penn State’ — Analyst Delivers Bold Ohio State Ultimatum for James Franklin’s Nittany Lions.

A college football analyst is criticizing Penn State coach James Franklin's 1-9 record vs. Ohio State, saying the Nittany Lions lack poise to win big games despite having playoff-level talent.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/analyst-pen...
5/02/25 Why Giants OLB Abdul Carter Made a Position Switch in Final Year of College. New York Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter was all too willing to put his football future in the hands of his coaches and Penn State. Such is how Carter, with the blessing of Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin, who, according to long-time Penn State play-by-play voice Steve Jones, first got the idea about changing Carter's position, made the switch from playing an off-ball linebacker position to the edge. “James Franklin saw something in the skill set, but it was in some ways, Carter went to them and said, 'Hey, if you need me to do this, I will do it,” Jones told the Locked On Giants podcast.
Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/why-gi...
4/22/25 After 20 Years, Penn State's James Franklin Returns to Green Bay for the NFL Draft. Penn State's James Franklin often refers to his one NFL season as among the most influential of his career, largely because of where he spent it. Franklin coached wide receivers for the Green Bay Packers in 2005, a season that ended with the staff getting let go at 9 a.m. and Franklin on a plane bound for his next job two hours later. Franklin hasn't been back to Green Bay since.
Source: https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/afte...
2/15/25 James Franklin reacts to former players winning Super Bowl with Eagles. Penn State head coach James Franklin said he texted his former players on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, including Saquon Barkley.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/james-franklin-reacts-for...
2/11/25 Penn State targeting former Oklahoma, Dallas Cowboys legend for key coaching role. James Franklin knows what it takes to compete at the highest level of college football. Penn State came just one game shy of making the College Football Playoff national championship, only to watch their Big Ten rival, Ohio State, claim the title. Hoping to replicate not just what the Buckeyes accomplished this past season but also what Michigan did the year before, Franklin and the Nittany Lions are following a proven blueprint. Penn State is set to return a wealth of talent next season, making them early playoff contenders and national championship favorites.
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news...