Penn State proved it belonged with the best teams in the sport … but let a golden opportunity slip away. Winner or loser?

The recent Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame reignited criticism of James Franklin, casting doubt on his ability to elevate Penn ...

It was a night that could’ve rewritten narratives, silenced critics, and finally positioned James Franklin as a coach who ...

This result left head coach James Franklin with a record of 1-15 against teams ranked in the top five and 4-20 against teams ...

ESPN's Paul Finebaum had a similar take during "First Take" on Wednesday. The college football pundit claimed the Fighting ...

and Paul Finebaum answered by blaming Franklin for putting him in that situation and failing to adjust. "Some of our friends up and down the network are saying, well, you can’t blame James ...

Paul Finebaum and EJ Manuel assess Penn State coach James Franklin's playcalling in the closing moments of the Orange Bowl that led to Drew Allar throwing an interception.

Finebaum: James Franklin made 'massive mistake' with late playcall Paul Finebaum and EJ Manuel assess Penn State coach James Franklin's playcalling in the closing moments of the Orange Bowl that led ...

After the Penn State football team lost to Notre Dame, Paul Finebaum calls out James Franklin for unable to win big games.

Paul Finebaum did not hold back in his criticism of James Franklin after Penn State lost the CFP semifinal in heartbreaking fashion.