Penn State, James Franklin and college football playoff

How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin voted.
Penn State football AD fires back at James Franklin criticisms before Notre Dame showdown
As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.
James Franklin jabs Notre Dame as Penn State coach calls for conference uniformity in college football
James Franklin singled out this week's College Football Playoff semifinal opponent when advocating for sweeping changes to the current model.
Penn State football in the final US LBM Coaches poll: Its highest finish since ...
See where the Nittany Lions landed in the season's final rankings after setting a school-record for victories.
College football Coaches Poll: Arizona State earns respect in final rankings
The Arizona State Sun Devils finally earned some respect from the coaches. After spending the first 12 weeks of the 2024 college football season unranked — des
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules.
How did college football coaches vote in the US LBM Coaches Poll? See every ballot in the final Top 25 rankings
The college football season is over and the US LBM Coaches Poll has been released. How did each coach vote? We reveal every ballot from the rankings.
How did Ohio State football coach Ryan Day vote in final US LMB Coaches Poll ballot?
The College Football Playoff championship game left no doubt who would be ranked at No. 1 with the season now concluded. But to put a final bow on the 2024 campaign, the US LBM Coaches Poll panel weighed in one more time to rank the rest of the playoff and bowl participants.
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Abdul Carter injury update: James Franklin reveals status for College Football Playoff semifinal vs. Notre Dame
After suffering an injury in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State, the status for Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter has ...
Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings
After reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals, Penn State projects as a top-5 team in 2025.
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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
All true. James Franklin's history in big games might explain why Penn State has longest odds of winning national ...
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James Franklin stresses CFP uniformity: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Wednesday that the showdown against Notre Dame is ...
Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Who 'Will Never Win a Title'
This result left head coach James Franklin with a record of 1-15 against teams ranked in the top five and 4-20 against teams ...
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Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. − James Franklin turned to his right at the interview podium here, motioning to the man in charge ...
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman falls short of breakthrough for Black coaches on historic day in America
"The timing of Marcus Freeman and Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful symbol that should be viewed with cautious ...
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Neil Rudel on PSU: Retention gets Lions quick start on 2025
Some followup notes from the 2024 season while looking ahead at 2025: This week has proven, once again, James Franklin is better off the field than he is on it. Fresh from another come-from-ahead loss ...