James Franklin shocked at Penn State firing him months after playing for chance at national title

James Franklin said Saturday he was shocked when Penn State fired him hours after a loss in which the Nittany Lions also lost quarterback Drew Allar to a season-ending injury but that he cannot wait to coach again elsewhere.
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James Franklin: 'We're just going to go win a national championship somewhere else now'

Former Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin says his goal is to still win a championship, just "somewhere else" after being fired.
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Examining best landing spots for James Franklin following Penn State exit

James Franklin is open for work.The former Penn State head coach began his media rehabilitation tour on Saturday with a softball interview on ESPN's "College GameDay," and he shared that he plans to return to coaching.

Forde-Yard Dash: Playing Matchmaker for James Franklin, Pat Fitzgerald and Mike Gundy

These unemployed, but successful college football coaches are itching to return. Here are the top jobs for each, including some yet to open.
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