Elite College Football Program Loses 19 Commits Over Last Month
Summary
Over the past month, Penn State University has lost 19 football recruits after firing its head coach, James Franklin. The university initially faced a $49 million payout for Franklin, but his new role at Virginia Tech reduced this to $9 million. Despite the decommitments, Penn State still has several top recruits remaining.Key Facts
- Penn State lost 19 football recruits following the firing of head coach James Franklin.
- James Franklin was fired after the team lost a key game and their quarterback suffered a season-ending injury.
- Franklin's firing initially cost the university $49 million, but his new job at Virginia Tech reduced the payout to $9 million.
- Among the recruits lost were several four-star and three-star players.
- Even with these losses, Penn State has five four-star recruits remaining, including linebacker Terry Wiggins and safety Matt Sieg.
- Penn State's football recruiting class is currently ranked 38th in the country.
- Arkansas and Oklahoma State also faced decommitments after firing their head coaches, with 14 and 10 recruits lost, respectively.
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