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James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Penn State football receivers don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin says.
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 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.
James Franklin: “don’t think anything can stop” Abdul Carter from playing in Orange Bowl
Typically, Penn State head coach James Franklin doesn’t discuss injuries on his team unless they are long-term. However, Franklin knows that Abdul Carter’s status ahead of the College Football Playoff Semifinals warrants plenty of intrigue across the sport.
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. It’s only been a few days since that game and James Franklin remains uncertain if Carter,
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 ...
Marcus Freeman, James Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College ...
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 ...
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 ...
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It’s Penn State-Notre Dame in the CFP week: Game time, spread, channel, streaming info, storylines, more
Sixth-seeded Penn State meets seven-seed Notre Dame in one of two College Football Playoff semifinals set for next week. The ...
James Franklin on an overlooked Penn State defender: ‘The guy is a turnover machine’
‘The guy is a turnover machine,” Penn State coach James Franklin said of Wheatley following Tuesday’s victory, which put the ...
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: Storied schools' history ahead of 2025 Orange Bowl
Two powerhouse programs will renew their rivalry in the Orange Bowl. Here's what to know about the football history between ...
Penn State notes: Nick Singleton is glad he picked Lions over Notre Dame
When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish.