James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Pennsylvania State University since 2014 and served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013.

Jan 8, 2025 · James Geoffrey Franklin is the Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions college football team. He became Penn State’s head coach on January 11, 2014. With 29 years of coaching experience, he...

5 days ago · Penn State poaching Jim Knowles sends clear message: James Franklin, Nittany Lions ready to take next step Knowles helped guide Ohio State to a national title, now he'll try to do the same for ...

Nov 29, 2024 · Penn State football coach James Franklin received a contract amendment to the 10-year deal he signed in 2021 reflecting the new College Football Playoff.

4 days ago · James Franklin, Penn State One of the most consistent coaches without a College Football Playoff appearance finally broke through, and Franklin did not just make the CFP but came a couple plays ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

Jan 8, 2025 · Franklin — who was seated next to Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman as he spoke in the final news conference previewing their Orange Bowl matchup Thursday night — is not new to offering big-picture...

Jan 8, 2025 · James Franklin, the head football coach at Penn State University, has held the position since January 2014. He is one of five active FBS coaches with a winning percentage above 66% and more...

James Franklin, a 29-year football coaching veteran, was appointed Penn State’s 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014 and enters his 14th season as a collegiate head coach.

Apr 1, 2024 · James Franklin will resign as the head coach of Penn State football if the team misses the next College Football Playoff (CFP), he announced Sunday. Franklin, the 10-year leader of the Nittany Lions, has never made the CFP in his tenure.