Summary
Penn State has fired James Franklin as their head coach after losing three consecutive games. Franklin is being considered for a coaching position with a top SEC team, as the Florida Gators may make a change in leadership. Franklin had a successful record at Penn State but faced challenges against top teams.
Key Facts
- Penn State has parted ways with their head football coach, James Franklin, following a series of losses.
- Franklin's team lost three games consecutively to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern.
- Before this season, Penn State was among the top four college football teams in the country.
- Franklin is being linked to a potential coaching position with the Florida Gators, a team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
- Florida Gators' current coach, Billy Napier, is reportedly on the "hot seat" due to the team's performance.
- Franklin previously had success at Vanderbilt, achieving two nine-win seasons during his tenure.
- At Penn State, Franklin had an overall record of 104 wins and 45 losses.
- He is known for lifting team performance but faced difficulties against top-tier teams.
