Penn State made the stunning decision to fire head coach James Franklin in his 12th year with the Nittany Lions on Sunday, a major shake-up at the top that comes after the team's three straight losses this season.
Franklin and Penn State, who were just one win away from playing in the title game in last year's College Football Playoff, entered 2025 as serious national championship contenders but haven't lived up to those expectations through six games.
