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Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board 2.0 – 247Sports

Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board 2.0  247Sports Penn State AD: Franklin’s big-game record played role in firing  ESPN Penn State eyeing Marcus Freeman as they look to take ‘big swings’ after $49 million James Franklin split  New York Post EXCL: Fired Penn State Coach James Franklin’s Old Home Lists for $3.3 Million  Realtor.com James Franklin’s rise and $45M fall, plus midseason CFB check-in  The …

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Penn State eyeing Marcus Freeman after $49M James Franklin split

Penn State eyeing Marcus Freeman after M James Franklin split

Penn State is looking at major names in its search to replace fired football coach James Franklin. One of those names is Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, according to On3. The website reports Penn State is going to “take a couple of big swings” after firing Franklin six games into the 2025 season following their third straight loss. Ohio State’s Ryan …

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James Franklin contract twist could influence next job after Penn State firing

James Franklin contract twist could influence next job after Penn State firing

Penn State wants James Franklin to land on his feet pronto. Franklin’s contract, which Penn State bought out for $49 million, includes a clause that calls for him to be diligent in searching for his next job, according to Front Office Sports. The buyout is the second-largest in college football history, trailing only the $76 million Texas A&M paid Jimbo …

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Penn State AD: James Franklin’s Firing Went Far Beyond Recent Struggles

Penn State AD: James Franklin’s Firing Went Far Beyond Recent Struggles

On Monday afternoon, fewer than 24 hours after rocking the college football world with his decision to fire head coach James Franklin following a stunning loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft addressed the media in State College to explain his decision.  Kraft read from a lengthy set of prepared remarks, answered a slew of pointed questions from reporters and …

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Penn State AD Pat Kraft, interim coach Terry Smith speak for 1st time after James Franklin’s firing

Penn State AD Pat Kraft, interim coach Terry Smith speak for 1st time after James Franklin’s firing

For the first time in 12 years, Penn State will have a different head coach addressing the media for a weekly press conference. Interim head coach Terry Smith and athletic director Pat Kraft will hold a press conference Monday, starting at noon, after longtime head coach James Franklin’s firing Sunday afternoon. Franklin joined Penn State in 2014, finished tied for …

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Penn State approves sale of WPSU to WHYY

Penn State approves sale of WPSU to WHYY

Penn State University’s board of trustees approved Monday a proposed sale of WPSU’s operating assets to Philadelphia’s WHYY in a deal that would keep the central Pennsylvania dual licensee operating for at least three years.  WPSU faced a wind-down in operations after the board’s finance and investment committee rejected last month a deal that would have had Penn State paying …

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Penn State Board of Trustees approves new deal for WPSU

Penn State Board of Trustees approves new deal for WPSU

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Board of Trustees today unanimously approved the material terms of a proposed transaction to transfer the operating assets of WPSU public radio and television stations to WHYY, a public media organization based in Greater Philadelphia (licensed out of Wilmington, Delaware), which serves the tri-state region. The trustees action preserves the University’s goal to continue …

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Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board 2.0 – 247Sports

Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board 2.0  247Sports Penn State fires Franklin amid midseason free fall  ESPN Penn State Announces Change in Football Leadership  gopsusports.com Matt Rhule and the Penn State job: What we know and still need to know about his candidacy  The New York Times The breaking point that led to James Franklin’s firing  Andscape Source link

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College Football Insiders: James Franklin's next move, potential landing spots after Penn State – 247Sports

College Football Insiders: James Franklin’s next move, potential landing spots after Penn State  247Sports Penn State AD: Franklin’s big-game record played role in firing  ESPN Penn State Just Gave Every AD Permission to Fire Their Football Coach  Sports Illustrated Who are the Penn State football coaching candidates with James Franklin out? – The Athletic  The New York Times EXCL: Fired Penn State Coach James …

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