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These 5 programs could bail Penn State out of James Franklin’s $50 million buyout

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James Franklin's massive buyout won't be so cumbersome if he gets another head coaching job, and these five programs would be a good fit.

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State’s move to fire James Franklin just six games into the 2025 season, with a contract that runs through 2031 and carries a $50 million buyout, initially seemed hasty, but as more details emerged about the wording of Franklin’s contract, it’s beginning to make more financial sense for the University.