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.

Nov 3, 2024 · The easy answer for Penn State is to move on from James Franklin. But the reality is you never know what might happen under a new coach.

Dec 19, 2024 · As James Franklin continues to lead the Penn State Nittany Lions, his legacy is being defined by his ability to rebuild and sustain success. He has transformed Penn State into one of the top programs in college football, consistently competing for …

James Franklin, a 29-year football coaching veteran, was appointed Penn State’s 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014 and enters his 14th season as a collegiate head coach.

Jan 7, 2025 · As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach reflected on how two Black head coaches can impact the future.

Dec 22, 2024 · James Franklin and the home-team Nittany Lions took care of business in Happy Valley, taking down the visiting Mustangs with a dominant 10-38 final score. This first-round matchup of the...

Jan 10, 2024 · James Franklin was a 19-year coaching veteran who scaled from filling soda machines at Kutztown University to becoming the head coach at Vanderbilt at age 38 to taking over at Penn State...