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Penn State, College Football Playoff and James Franklin

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?

ClutchPoints · 21h

Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis

Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.

The Big Lead on MSN · 5h

College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025: Previewing Orange Bowl between Penn State, Notre Dame

Notre Dame and Penn State have traveled shockingly similar paths to reach this year's College Football Playoff semifinal. Both are amongst the sports blue blood class of schools, both have struggled to find any kind of national success in recent decades,

Notre Dame, James Franklin and Penn State

Bleacher Report · 52m

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

ClutchPoints · 1h

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

WGAL · 14h

James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well

These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.

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 ...

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Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision

Running back Nicholas Singleton has been a key piece to Penn State’s offense during its postseason run, which will continue ...

Turnovers could be key with Penn State, Notre Dame carrying stingy defenses

The Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish both limit opposing offenses at an elite rate. Splash plays could be the difference ...

As CFP run continues, Penn State’s receivers are no longer holding it back

Penn State's receivers have heard the criticism. And now, Marques Hagans' group seems to be proving its potential.

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James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will join an elite list of barrier breakers. Up first is a historic CFP semifinal.

History will be made for the winning coach when Penn State and Notre Dame play on Thursday at the Orange Bowl. Freeman or Franklin will become the first Black coach in the title game.

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It’s Penn State-Notre Dame in the CFP week: Game time, spread, channel, streaming info, storylines, more

Sixth-seeded Penn State meets seven-seed Notre Dame in one of two College Football Playoff semifinals set for next week. The ...

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