Fansided · Oct 12, 2025
Two Ohio State assistant coaches Penn State could try to hire as head coach
The Buckeyes might have to worry about the Nittany Lions going after these two assistant coaches.
Penn State's James Franklin, left, talks to Ohio State's Ryan Day before a game on Nov. 2, 2024 in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions lost, 20-13, pushing Franklin's all-time record against the Buckeyes to 1-10. | Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesAccording to ESPN's Pete Thamel, James Franklin has been fired as the head coach of Penn State. This comes on the heels of three straight losses, including Saturday at home to Northwestern. They still have to take on the Ohio State football team next month, too.
