Two strong candidates who could replace James Franklin at Penn State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. James Franklin is out as Penn State’s head coach, and the hunt for a new head coach has commenced. Despite the rumors, two candidates stand out.

There have been several college football programs that have let go of their head coach halfway through the season -- Penn State being one of them. After being p

Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko knew he'd be questioned about the Penn State job opening amid widespread reports of his candidacy. And when he got the chance to answer what it was like being linked to another job during Monday's weekly press conference, his emotional response only made him appear guilty.

Ohio State’s football game against Penn State on Nov. 1 will kick off at noon and air on FOX. It has long been expected that the meeting between the Big Ten blue bloods would be held in the preferred midday time slot of the conference’s primary broadcast partner.