Summary
Penn State has fired its head football coach, James Franklin, after the team lost three games in a row. Urban Meyer, a well-known former coach, believes the decision was an overreaction. Terry Smith will take over as interim head coach while Penn State considers its options for a replacement.
Key Facts
- Penn State fired head coach James Franklin, who was in his 12th year with the team.
- The team lost three consecutive games to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern.
- Urban Meyer called the firing an overreaction and questioned the financial implications.
- Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach.
- Possible new head coach candidates include Manny Diaz, Clark Lea, and Marcus Freeman.
- James Franklin might take time off or consider coaching in the NFL.
- The decision to fire Franklin reportedly came from the athletic director.
