The college game, in many ways, has been historically hostile to Black ... We definitely need one.) This moment with Franklin and Freeman (no relation) is vital because it can create a future ...

Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the ...

Post-game, James Franklin explained wh͏at went ͏wrong͏ for the ͏Nittany Lio͏ns.: “Yeah, we tried a couple early on in the game and weren’t able to convert them, tightly contested coverage.

Following the game, Freeman met with Penn State head coach James Franklin at midfield. The two shared a handshake and a quick conversation before going their separate ways. In the midst of the ...

James Franklin of Penn State and Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame already have broken ground as the first Black head coaches to lead teams to the College Football Playoff. Both are 2-0 in the 12-team ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marcus Freeman and James Franklin provided one final injury update ahead of Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Orange Bowl. Notre Dame ...

and ahead of his team’s College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Penn State coach James Franklin said he believes that “everybody should be in a conference,” citing a desire for ...

Before his Nittany Lions take on the Fighting Irish for a spot in the national title game, Penn State head coach James Franklin was blunt about Notre Dame not playing in a conference. Notre Dame ...

Either Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to compete for a college football national championship.

Since the early days of his time in Happy Valley, Penn State’s James Franklin has adhered to the philosophy of 1-0. Yes, it’s a cliche. One day at a time, one play at a time, one game at a ...

But Penn State football coach James Franklin believes some strong performances from his receivers have been lost in the run game’s shadow. On Penn State’s run to an Orange Bowl date with Notre ...