James Franklin comments on Bill O’Brien’s early success at Boston College
Penn State head coach James Franklin isn’t surprised by the initial success his predecessor, Bill O’Brien, is having at Boston College. “I’ve known Bill for a long time,” Franklin said this week, when asked about O’Brien’s 2-1 start leading the Eagles.
Penn State's James Franklin Says Bill O'Brien and Boston College Are a 'Win-Win'
In his first season as Boston College's head coach, O'Brien is 2-1 with an early win over Florida State, a week in the AP Top 25 and a tight loss at No. 7 Missouri. Franklin, watching from afar, had some kind words for O'Brien.
Penn State’s James Franklin on his defense becoming more disruptive: ‘I think it’s going to come’
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter tackles Bowling Green running back Jaison Patterson during the third quarter on Sept. 7, 2024. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] PennLive The Nittany Lions finished with 111 tackles for loss in 13 games a year ago. That number included 49 sacks.
Penn State’s James Franklin on a new freshman ‘green light’, Kevin Winston Jr.’s status, more
Prior to Penn State’s season-opening win at West Virginia, the Lions’ coaching staff designated two true freshmen as “green lights’ to play extensively in 2024. James Franklin said Monday that a third freshman is now a green light – tight end Luke Reynolds.
What Penn State Coach James Franklin Said About Kent State
Penn State coach James Franklin resumed his weekly press conference schedule Monday following the bye week, as the Nittany Lions prepare to host Kent State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. It's quite a matchup between teams ranked ninth and 134th in the ESPN College Football Power Index. Here's the back story regarding why they're playing this week.
Penn State’s James Franklin: Bill O’Brien’s Boston College Success Has Been ‘Cool to Watch’
James Franklin and Bill O’Brien go way back. For two seasons from 2003-04, Franklin, then a wide receivers coach, and O’Brien, leading the running backs, worked side by side on Maryland’s coaching staff.
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Penn State injury updates lead what we learned from James Franklin’s final pre-Kent State news conference: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes and updates for Sept. 19 include the latest Lions updates before Kent State, headlines of the day, and ...
James Franklin gives key injury updates ahead of Week 4 showdown
James Franklin and Penn State football will be without a number of players due to injury against Kent State in Week 4.
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James Franklin acknowledges ‘challenges’ that come with facing Kent State
Franklin was asked about the value of playing Kent State, which comes off a 71-0 loss at Tennessee and ranks last among FBS teams in both yards per game on offense (201.3) and defense (569.7). He ...
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Penn State five takes: Franklin and his team negotiate a soft spot on the schedule
The defense has two sacks (108th nationally) and nine TFLs (also 108th). Interestingly, Manny Diaz, last year’s Penn State DC ...
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James Franklin acknowledges Kent State ‘challenges’ as it heads to PSU
Franklin was asked about the value of playing Kent State, which comes off a 71-0 loss at Tennessee and ranks last among FBS ...
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James Franklin previews potential ‘rat poison’ game against Kent State
James Franklin previewed Penn State’s next matchup with the Kent State Golden Flashes this weekend in his weekly press ...
Penn State's James Franklin delivers brutal Andrew Rappleyea injury update
Penn State football head coach James Franklin provides devastating update on freshman tight end Andrew Rappleyea.
No. 10 Penn State hopes to work out kinks against reeling Kent State
Fresh off a bye week after a lackluster Week 2 performance, No. 10 Penn State (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) will have an opponent ripe ...