Penn Live

James Franklin is in EA’s newest college football video game. Here’s how he looks

After its massive revival one year ago, EA’s college football video game is making its return for the 2026 edition. And some new Penn State features — and faces — will be included. Penn State coach ...
Sports Illustrated

James Franklin’s Big-Game Failures Make Penn State’s Next Move Clear

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin waited near the Beaver Stadium end zone for nearly every one of his players to leave the field, surveying and scanning for any potential signs of trouble almost as ...
Penn Live

James Franklin on ESPN GameDay: What went wrong at Penn State, his next step, more

Former Penn State football coach James Franklin offered detailed insight into a variety to topics during his appearance on ESPN’s Game Day set on Saturday morning. Franklin discussed Penn State’s ...
The New York Times

James Franklin: Overrated or underappreciated? College football may get its answer this season

Editor’s note: James Franklin was fired Sunday afternoon, six games into his 12th season at Penn State. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin keeps going around in circles. Actually, in this case it’s a ...