Former Nittany Lions' head coach James Franklin enters the job market for the first time in over a decade, and while opinions about him are mixed, he remains a top candidate for open coaching positions.
Former Penn State football head coach James Franklin was fired midway through the 2025 season due to a 0-3 start in the Big Ten despite having one of college football's best rosters in the preseason.
While he fell short of expectations, Franklin remains a solid program builder, as proven by his tenure with the blue and white.