James Franklin Fired At Penn State Despite 70% Win Rate: Was It About Wins Or Who He Couldn’t Beat?
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James Franklin Fired At Penn State Despite 70% Win Rate: Was It About Wins Or Who He Couldn’t Beat?

2025-10-16
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of James Franklin. James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State recently despite winning 70% of his games. However, Franklin's record against top 25 teams was 15-28 and his record against top 10 teams was 4-21. This includes a 1-15 record against top 5 teams. Was Franklin's firing justified? What do these schools/college football programs truly value? This weekend, the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide will play the #11 Tennessee Volunteers at 7:30 on Saturday Night...
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