On Monday, Virginia Tech confirmed what many in college football had anticipated: James Franklin, the architect of Penn State’s recent national ascent, is the H

Drew Allar came to Penn State as somewhat of a prophesied savior. James Franklin and the Nittany Lions coaching staff identified and recruited him long before he turned into the nation’s top-ranked quarterback and a five-star recruit.

Penn State previously made the decision to commit to a hefty buyout of $49 million when it decided to cut ties with James Franklin in the middle of the season. When asked about the cost, athletics director Pat Kraft was adamant in saying the money for ...

Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz retains a slight lead as the favorite for the Penn State job. Georgia Tech's Brent Key has also seen a bump in his chances, and along with Drinkwitz and Chesney, he is the lone candidate whose chances at the job are currently above 7%.

Eagles running back and Penn State legend Saquon Barkley is happy for new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin.

Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times, reported DeBoer is a leading candidate for the Nittany Lions, who fired longtime head coach James Franklin in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Franklin has since landed the Virginia Tech job and significantly reduced his buyout, paving the way for Penn State to take a big swing.

The first part of Pate's comment might be more intriguing.

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith has spoken often with former Nittany Lions coach James Franklin since his dismissal last month. Although Smith was unable to watch Franklin be introduced Wednesday as Virginia Tech’s new coach, he said Wednesday night after practice that he’s “really happy” for his former boss.