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James Franklin's comments on Notre Dame, uniformity are little more than a pipe dream
James Franklin decided to stir the pot a little bit on Wednesday, taking a shot at Notre Dame's independent status ahead of Friday's semifinal clash. Speaking
James Franklin stresses CFP uniformity: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Wednesday that the showdown against Notre Dame is about "representing our schools and our conferences.
James Franklin Says 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference' Ahead of Notre Dame Game
Penn State head coach James Franklin took a swipe at Notre Dame before the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday. Speaking
Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference
Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.
Penn State head coach James Franklin's murky Abdul Carter injury update vs. Notre Dame
As Penn State prepares for their CFP matchup with Notre Dame, head coach James Franklin gave an update on DE Abdul Carter, who
James Franklin says 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of Notre Dame CFP game vs Penn State
Penn State coach James Franklin said 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of his team's College Football Playoff semifinal game vs Notre Dame
Orange Bowl magnitude not lost on Penn State, Notre Dame coaches
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman sat side-by-side Wednesday morning well aware of the significant moment that awaits them. It goes far beyond football.
Penn State faces Notre Dame with trip to the national title game on the line
A trip to the College Football Playoff title game awaits the winner in the first year of the expanded 12-team format.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman makes Jeremiyah Love guarantee for CFP vs. Penn State
As Notre Dame prepares for their CFP matchup with Penn State, head coach Marcus Freeman gives an update on RB Jeremiyah Love.
Orange Bowl Preview: Point Spread Shifts for Notre Dame vs. Penn State
As kickoff for the 2025 Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State approaches, the point spread has grown. At Fan Duel, Notre Dame opened as a 1.5-point favorite over the Nittany Lions immediately following the Fighting Irish victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

James Franklin, Orange Bowl and Marcus Freeman

Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast ...
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State ...
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James Franklin is quickly gaining a massive following for his college football takes
College football fans were buzzing after Penn State head coach James Franklin made some bold remarks about Notre Dame’s ...
As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...
James Franklin praises fan support
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has promised she will introduce a bill “ASAP” to back President-elect Trump’s idea to ...
Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
"I'd love him back," Penn State coach James Franklin says of Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton before the Orange ...
Ohio State football schedule: When do the Buckeyes play Texas?
When will the Ohio State Buckeyes be back on the field for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic? The Buckeyes will meet the No. 5 ...
College Football Playoffs: Betting the Player Prop Market for the Semifinals
With less than 48 hours until the college football semifinals kickoff, NBC Sports’ Eric Froton (@CFFroton) took a dive into the player prop market and laid out a handful of his top plays for bettors.