Penn State football just made a huge mistake by firing head coach James Franklin in the middle of the season, a move that could set the program back years.
The results on the field left much to be desired for the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), given a roster and coaching staff that were initially expected to have national title ambitions.
Falling short of expectations caused Penn State fans to express heavy displeasure, and their qualms aren't entirely unfounded as the blue and white sits winless in the Big Ten.
Only one day after a stunning loss to Northwestern, the administration in Happy Valley decided enough is enough and opted to swallow a $50 million buyout for Franklin.