1 day ago · But a big reason why Knowles came to Penn State was the man in charge: James Franklin. Obviously, athletic director Pat Kraft and university president Neeli Bendapudi were factors.

James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Pennsylvania State University since 2014 and served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013.

Oct 19, 2023 · In his time at Penn State, Franklin has a combined 4-16 against Ohio State and Michigan, with a 1-9 record against the Buckeyes and a 3-7 mark against the Wolverines. Ohio State has won...

Nov 5, 2024 · James Franklin is 3-17 against top-10 teams in his career. The most recent win the Penn State Nittany Lions had against a top-10 opponent was during the 2022 Rose Bowl when they defeated the...

Jan 27, 2025 · James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016.. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles over the weekend. While Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were busy ...

Nov 2, 2024 · STATE COLLEGE | Once again, Penn State coach James Franklin had things he planned to say after a game but held himself back. He has done this before, when Penn State has lost to Ohio State or...

Nov 2, 2024 · How has Penn State coach James Franklin fared against Ohio State? Here's a look at his record vs. the Buckeyes and ranked opponents:

Oct 21, 2023 · James Franklin and Penn State have been dominant so far this season, with a real test against Ohio State Saturday. Franklin is 1-8 against Ohio State in his Penn State career.

Nov 4, 2024 · Penn State's coach lost for the 10th time in 11 tries against Ohio State on Saturday courtesy of another Franklin offense that turtled up in the pressure moments.

Nov 2, 2024 · The pressure is heating up on James Franklin again after No. 3 Penn State suffered another loss to Big Ten rival No. 4 Ohio State, 20-13, Saturday in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions...