Penn State head coach James Franklin wants to see big changes to college football, including one that he thinks provides something of a competitive advantage for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Before his Nittany Lions take on the Fighting Irish for a spot in the national title game, Penn State head coach James Franklin was blunt about Notre Dame not playing in a conference. Notre Dame ...

− James Franklin turned to his right at the interview podium ... Franklin then began with this advice: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish should be in a conference, once and for all. Franklin was speaking ...

Penn State coach James Franklin appears to have made an unforced error in his press conference prior to Thursday’s Orange Bowl that wound up serving as fuel for the ...

Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP ...

Notre Dame football fended off mulitple top programs to get the commitment from 2026 Pennsylvania offensive lineman Tyler ...

It wasn't that Notre Dame head ... but the Irish leader and his team certainly received it. Wednesday afternoon when Freeman and Penn State head coach James Franklin participated in a joint ...

Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL ...

James Franklin has sent a message to Notre Dame and the college football world ahead of Penn State’s semifinal duel in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night. The 52-year-old, who is in his 11th ...

Last July, amid overtures from USC, James Blanchard reportedly signed a two-year, $800,000 contract to remain at Texas Tech.