Penn State AD: Franklin's big-game record played role in firing

James Franklin's record in big games played a role in Penn State moving on from the longtime head coach, athletic director Pat Kraft acknowledged Monday.

Stephen A.: Penn State was justified to fire James Franklin

Stephen A. Smith explains why Penn State made the right decision by firing James Franklin.

Finebaum: Never seen a fall from grace like James Franklin's

Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich discuss why Penn State fired James Franklin and what is next for the school.

College football takeaways: Key storylines and performances from Week 7

Our college football experts break down key storylines and performances from Week 7.

SVP reflects on Penn State firing James Franklin

Scott Van Pelt provides his reaction to Penn State firing James Franklin as the program's football coach.

Betting recap: The Flacco effect? Bettors back Bengals, get cover vs. Packers

In Joe Flacco's debut with Cincinnati, the underdog Bengals attracted betting support then covered late vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Week 7 college football recap: Curt Cignetti's rise, James Franklin's fall

Bill Connelly looks at both ends of the coaching world, plus the top players, the Heisman race and more.

Iowa and Penn State meet in Big Ten play

Penn State (3-3) at Iowa (4-2), Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. EDT.

Who are the winningest college football coaches of all time?

From Saban to Paterno, there are many legendary college football coaches. Who has the best career record? Check out who has the most wins now.

High-profile '27 recruits decommit from Penn State after firing

Penn State suffered an immediate hit on the recruiting trail, will a slew of 2027 recruits decommitting in the aftermath of the decision to fire coach James Franklin.

Penn State fires James Franklin: Top candidates, transfers and recruits

After two shocking losses, Penn State is looking for a new coach. The job quickly becomes the best in this cycle.

AP college football Week 7 poll reaction: What's next for each Top-25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 7.

Penn State fires head coach James Franklin after 12 seasons

Penn State has fired longtime coach James Franklin, who is owed more than $49 million.

College Football Playoff, bowl projections after Week 7

Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Georgia Tech -- and, of course, Indiana -- continue to surprise in the bowl picture.

James Franklin rules out Drew Allar for the season

Penn State coach James Franklin announces that Drew Allar will miss the rest of the season.

College football Week 7 highlights: Top games, plays, stats

The Hoosiers seem entirely at home on top of the college football universe.

College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field

Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 7.

Drew Allar suffers season-ending injury as Penn State loses

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, who left the Nittany Lions' stunning 22-21 loss to Northwestern, is out for the season, coach James Franklin said in his postgame media availability, not long after his reeling team fell to 3-3.

Komolafe scores late, leads Northwestern to 22-21 win over Penn State

— Caleb Komolafe ran for 72 yards and a touchdown and Northwestern held on to beat Penn State 22-21 on Saturday.

Montana, Penn State throwbacks lead Week 7 college football uniforms

Wisconsin, Penn State and Texas A&M kept things simple with their throwbacks, while Montana went all-in on bright colors and "Otto the slobbering bear."

Why did college football move its transfer portal? An FAQ

The NCAA officially moved its football transfer portal to January, but not without questions. We have answers.

2026 NFL draft QB rankings: Moore, Mendoza, Sellers, Manning

Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We ranked the top 14 who could get picked -- including a few playing against each other this week.

Would Penn State moving on from James Franklin be a good idea?

Josh Pate joins "Get Up" and weighs in on James Franklin's future after back-to-back losses at Penn State.

Northwestern visits Penn State in Big Ten matchup

Northwestern (3-2) at Penn State (3-2), Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 6: Grim times in Happy Valley

Another loss by Penn State put the Nittany Lions -- and the Bottom 10 committee -- in a bit of a predicament.

Paul Finebaum: It feels like James Franklin's time is up at Penn State

While Paul Finebaum doesn't expect James Franklin to be fired at Penn State, he does believe the coach is in "peril."

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 6

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 7

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Stephen A. has some words for James Franklin

Stephen A. Smith calls out James Franklin's inability to win big games after Penn State's loss to Oregon followed by another loss vs. UCLA.

College football takeaways: Key storylines and performances from Week 6

After a week full of surprises, our college football experts break down performances from Week 6.

Week 6 college football recap: Shifting thoughts on Penn State, Texas

How bleak are things for Penn State and Texas? What's next in the ACC and Big 12? Bill Connelly has answers.

AP college football Week 6 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 6.

Penn State, Texas fall out of AP Top 25; Miami rises to No. 2

Miami moved back to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 college football poll, while preseason No. 1 Texas and preseason No. 2 Penn State fell all the way out after losses.

College Football Playoff, bowl projections after Week 6

With Penn State and Texas going down, who moves up the postseason pecking order?

College football Week 6 highlights: Top games, plays, stats

In Week 6, the Grim Reaper came for Penn State and Texas, but Miami proved itself against Florida State.

College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field

Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 6.

Betting buzz: UCLA stuns Penn State, pummels bettors

UCLA shocked 24.5-point favorite Penn State on Saturday in a week when the Nittany Lions were one of the most-bet teams.

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. UCLA Bruins: Full Highlights

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. UCLA Bruins: Full Highlights

UCLA stuns No. 7 Penn State with Iamaleava's 5 touchdowns, ends 16-game skid against Top-10 teams

- Winless in four games in which they never led, their head coach fired, two coordinators gone and No. 7 Penn State in town. UCLA couldn't get much lower.

No. 7 Penn State searching for answers after loss to UCLA

A week removed from its first loss of the season, a home defeat to Oregon, No. 7 Penn State dropped a 42-37 decision to previously winless UCLA at the Rose Bowl as the Bruins became the first 0-4 team to defeat a top-10 team since 1985.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 6

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 50 schools

As more of the best recruits commit, we expand our list to the top 50 classes.

Penn State's Tony Rojas injured in practice, to miss extended time

Penn State starting linebacker Tony Rojas will be sidelined long term because of an unspecified injury sustained in practice this week, coach James Franklin said Wednesday.

Who has the most sacks in a college football game? Key stats

TCU secured a record 15 sacks in a single college football game in 2000. Check out which other teams and players had the most sacks in a game.

Sources: Big Ten discussing $2 billion private capital deal

The Big Ten is in talks about a private capital deal, which includes a 10-year grant of rights extension through 2046, that would infuse at least $2 billion into the league and its schools, sources told ESPN.

Ranking every Power 4 quarterback one month into the season

What have we learned about the signal-callers so far? Here's where Arch Manning, Beau Pribula and others stand.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 5: Penn State's latest flop

Under the brightest lights, the Nittany Lions came up short again, earning them a spot on our dubious list.

Why there's so much at stake for Penn State vs. Buckeyes

Heather Dinich explains why Penn State's loss to Oregon increases the pressure on the Nittany Lions to win at Ohio State.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 5

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

College football betting: Updating the Heisman, national champion markets

As the odds shift for the Heisman Trophy and national championship, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet them.