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3 up-and-coming CFB coordinators who could easily step into James Franklin's role

Fansided | October 15, 2025

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The Penn State Nittany Lions need to hire a replacement head coach after starting the year 3-3 overall and firing former HC James Franklin.

Indiana University Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines instructs players during fall practice at the Mellencamp Pavilion at Indiana University on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

It has been a few days since the Penn State Nittany Lions fired former head football coach James Franklin, and the rumor mill is as busy as ever trying to predict who will be hired to fill his role.

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