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Is it even possible for Penn State to upgrade from James Franklin?

The college football coaching job market is in an unprecedented position, creating the possibility that Penn State will regret parting ways with its former coach.

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Penn State decided to change coaches amid a terrible midseason streak. Even with a huge buyout, the Nittany Lions parted ways with former head coach James Franklin.

While there is no debate that the results weren't reaching even the bare minimum of standards in Happy Valley, there is still debate over whether Penn State can replace Franklin, and upgrade from him at that.