Penn State, James Franklin and College Football Playoff

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.
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.
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State.
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.
James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well
These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.
Penn State Faces Notre Dame in CFP Semifinals
Penn State faces seventh-seeded (fifth-ranked) Notre Dame in the semifinals of the College Football Playoffs (CFP). The game
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State Prediction | Who Will Dominate the CFP Semifinal?
Get ready for the College Football Playoff semifinal as Notre Dame takes on Penn State in a thrilling matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Can the Fighting Irish’s elite rushing game outmaneuver the Nittany Lions’ impenetrable defense?
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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Abdul Carter Injury Forces Joel Klatt’s Stark Ultimatum to James Franklin as Penn State’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
James Franklin is all about his Xs and Os. The post Abdul Carter Injury Forces Joel Klatt’s Stark Ultimatum to James Franklin ...
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
Penn State’s James Franklin provides an update on star defender Abdul Carter’s status moving forward
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Penn State is in college football’s Final Four. It wasn’t a clean performance, but James Franklin’s Nittany ...
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James Franklin explains why Penn State did not provide availability report vs. Boise State
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin has turned his attention to the Orange Bowl, which is acting as a College ...
Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
Running back Nicholas Singleton has been a key piece to Penn State’s offense during its postseason run, which will continue ...
Turnovers could be key with Penn State, Notre Dame carrying stingy defenses
The Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish both limit opposing offenses at an elite rate. Splash plays could be the difference ...
An inspiration to Black coaches: James Franklin's historic position in the Orange Bowl
As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach reflected on how two Black head coaches can ...