Penn State, James Franklin and Notre Dame

Penn State's James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games. So does the Big 12. The SEC and the ACC are among those playing eight-game league schedules. The MWC played a seven-game league slate. Notre Dame doesn’t have a league.
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, Marcus Freeman set to make college football history, more to come
Penn State's James Franklin and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman have broken ground as the first Black head coaches to lead teams to the CFP. Both understand the historic nature of their matchup.
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 coach James Franklin: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and Penn State coach James Franklin took part in a joint news conference. Inevitably, the issue of conference membership came up. Freeman naturally argued that the Irish being independent was a pro and laid
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
The two will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinals with the winner becoming the first Black head coach to reach the college football title game.
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday
One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.
Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of the game with either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman.
James Franklin Tells Marcus Freeman and Media 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference'
During a joint news conference on Wednesday, Franklin and Freeman were asked about how they manage the challenges of the longer college football season in light of the expanded pl
Franklin, Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl
Either Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to compete for a college ...
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 ...
James Franklin's subtle Notre Dame dig has kicked off the silliest beef before CFP semis
Franklin took an unnecessary shot at the Irish just 24 hours before the College Football playoff semifinal.
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 ...
Penn State football's James Franklin fires shot at Notre Dame's independent status
Penn State head coach James Franklin isn't too pleased with Notre Dame's independent status heading into the Orange Bowl.
College football needs fix. Penn State's James Franklin believes Nick Saban is the answer
Penn State coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner to help fix it. And he's got the man for the ...
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.