Penn State Coaching Search
Dozens of college football head coaches are fired every autumn, but Penn State's firing of James Franklin is one of those moves that will be remembered for years.
His near-$50 million buyout is the second largest on record, but Franklin and Penn State set a record for the fastest fall from near-peak to valley.
Penn State held a lead on then-No. Oregon, but lost 30-24, and subsequent losses to UCLA and Northwestern made the Nittany Lions the first team in a generation to lose consecutive games as 20-plus point favorites.
Franklin's record against Big Ten top-10 teams was 1-18.
"This was not a 3-game thing,"
AD Pat Kraft said Monday, outlining what he's looking for in the Penn State coaching search.
Author's summary: Penn State seeks new coach.
- James Franklin's near-$50 million buyout is the second largest on record.
- Franklin's record against Big Ten top-10 teams was 1-18.
- Penn State lost consecutive games as 20-plus point favorites.
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