Notre Dame, James Franklin

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
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
Penn State's James Franklin, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Preview the Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the Orange Bowl, where they discussed key injuries and preparing for their biggest game of the season so far. Here’s what the coaches had to say as the Orange Bowl approaches.
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 Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules.
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 sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
James Franklin remains frustrated with college football's unclear 'uniformity' about shocking sport-wide issue
James Franklin is tired of the lack of transparency regarding the conference alignment debate around college football.
James Franklin thinks Notre Dame should have to make a major change
Penn State head coach James Franklin wants to see big changes to college football, including one that he thinks provides something of a competitive advantage for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
James Franklin jabs Notre Dame as Penn State coach calls for conference uniformity in college football
James Franklin singled out this week's College Football Playoff semifinal opponent when advocating for sweeping changes to the current model.
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.
James Franklin stresses CFP uniformity: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.
Marcus Freeman embraces Notre Dame independence as James Franklin urges for conference affiliation
"Coach Franklin has a lot more experience, one, being a head coach in college football, and even just being in college athletics where you can formulate a strong opinion," Freeman said. "For us, whatever you're going to tell us,
James Franklin Says Nick Saban Isn't Happy With Him Over Idea for New CFB Job
Penn State Nittany Lions head football coach James Franklin has a singular focus this week of getting his program ready to ...
Penn State notes: Abdul Carter will be a game-time decision, James Franklin says
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin described Carter’s availability for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre ...
James Franklin, Bill Belichick and LeBron's best dunk ever in today's Roundup
It's officially playoff football eve with five straight days of postseason pigskin (college and NFL) set to kick off tomorrow ...
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 anticipates the return of defensive end Abdul Carter ahead of Thursday’s Orange Bowl
It was an early start for Penn State head coach James Franklin and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, who held their joint press conferences Wednesday morning ahead of Thursday’s College Football ...