James Franklin, Penn State and College Football Playoff

James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run game has been the focal point of its postseason offensive success. Over the team’s last four games,
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State.
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
Penn State's Abdul Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
Penn State’s James Franklin offers another update on Abdul Carter’s status for Notre Dame
STATE COLLEGE – Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter left the Lions’ 31-14 win over Boise State in the second quarter with an apparent injury to his left arm/shoulder area. He did not return.
Penn State DE Abdul Carter ‘doing great’ ahead of Orange Bowl matchup, Franklin says
Carter’s status remains to be determined after he left the Fiesta Bowl in the second quarter with an injury and did not return.
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Penn State coordinators can’t grasp why James Franklin is underappreciated [Opinion]
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tom Allen has been in James Franklin’s shoes as a college football head coach. Allen competed against Franklin when he was at Indiana and now works for him at Penn State. The Nittany Lions defensive coordinator believes that his boss is and has been underappreciated.
Abdul Carter injury update: James Franklin on status of Penn State DE after Fiesta Bowl
Penn State DE Abdul Carter suffered an arm injury early in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. However, he may not be shelved in the semifinals.
James Franklin sounds off on Penn State's Ashton Jeanty lockdown
Penn State football HC James Franklin speaks on the defense's strong outing vs. Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in CFP game
Penn State Hopeful Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter Will Be Ready for Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance defensive star Abdul Carter will be back for College Football Playoff semifinals against Notre Dame
Penn State's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Abdul Carter plays
Penn State coach James Franklin said Saturday that it's "too early" to determine if All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.
Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
Running back Nicholas Singleton has been a key piece to Penn State’s offense during its postseason run, which will continue ...
Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures
James Franklin and Drew Allar are connected in Penn State big game failure. All it takes is beating Boise State to start to ...
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta ...
James Franklin on an overlooked Penn State defender: ‘The guy is a turnover machine’
Kevin Winston Jr. was on the Penn State sideline for the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 playoff quarterfinal victory over Boise State ...
What Penn State head coach James Franklin, tight end Tyler Warren, safety Zakee Wheatley said after Fiesta Bowl
No. 6 Penn State (13-2) controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and held Ashton Jeanty to a season-low 104 ...
Fans erupt after Penn State' Boise State CFP takedown
There are many people who do not believe Penn State football has what it takes to win the national championship. Those ...
Watch: Penn State-Boise State Fiesta Bowl predictions from Bob Flounders, Joe Hermitt
James Franklin’s Nittany Lions (12-2) are prohibitive favorites against the Broncos (12-1). PSU is 7-0 in the Fiesta Bowl, ...
College Football Playoff 2025: Breaking down Penn State vs. Boise State quarterfinal matchup
After the Penn State Nittany Lions beat the SMU Mustangs in the College Football Playoff first round, many asked: did the win ...