Franklin with Penn State in 2019. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 11–2, and had a conference record of 7–2. [47] They received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 53–39. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll.

Since 2014, Franklin’s first season with the Nittany Lions, Penn State owns wins in three New Year’s Six bowl games, joining Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon as the only FBS...

Dec 22, 2024 · James Franklin and the home-team Nittany Lions took care of business in Happy Valley, taking down the visiting Mustangs with a dominant 10-38 final score. This first-round matchup of the...

3 days ago · Penn State poaching Jim Knowles sends clear message: James Franklin, Nittany Lions ready to take next step Knowles helped guide Ohio State to a national title, now he'll try to do the same for ...

2 days ago · Penn State Nittany Lions. College football’s 2025 season is still months away, ... James Franklin has the Penn State Nittany Lions well positioned to chase the national title next season.

Jan 12, 2025 · Once they made it into the Playoff, the Nittany Lions were able to make some noise, with head coach James Franklin leading them to a pair of wins. In the Orange Bowl, which acted as a semifinal for the College Football Playoff, Penn State came up short of Notre Dame in a very close game.

Jan 10, 2024 · Penn State football coach James Franklin has had an eventful first 10 years with the Nittany Lions.

4 days ago · “Penn State reached the semifinal round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and held a second-half lead to reach the national championship before falling just short vs. Notre Dame,” Jeyarajah writes. “The Nittany Lions have been energized by the performance and shelled out serious NIL money to contend in 2025.

Nov 29, 2024 · Penn State football coach James Franklin received a contract amendment to the 10-year deal he signed in 2021 reflecting the new College Football Playoff.

Nov 23, 2021 · Penn State coach James Franklin has agreed to a 10-year contract extension to remain coach of the team through the 2031 season.