
An internal review conducted by Penn State in 2019 revealed evidence of 'friction' between football coach James Franklin and a former team doctor. The 15-page document from Penn State's office of ethics and compliance, dated June 3, 2019, could not definitively determine whether Franklin violated NCAA bylaws or Big Ten standards by interfering with medical decisions.
The report acknowledged the athletic department's desire for change following periods of friction between the team doctor and senior leadership. Penn State expressed disappointment in a recent jury ruling awarding $5.25 million to the doctor for wrongful termination.