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Penn State's James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.
James Franklin Says 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference' Ahead of Notre Dame Game
Penn State head coach James Franklin took a swipe at Notre Dame before the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday. Speaking
James Franklin's comments on Notre Dame, uniformity are little more than a pipe dream
James Franklin decided to stir the pot a little bit on Wednesday, taking a shot at Notre Dame's independent status ahead of Friday's semifinal clash. Speaking
Penn State's James Franklin, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Preview the Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the Orange Bowl, where they discussed key injuries and preparing for their biggest game of the season so far. Here’s what the coaches had to say as the Orange Bowl approaches.
James Franklin Sends Clear Message Ahead of Notre Dame-Penn Sate Matchup
The stage is set, and kickoff is rapidly approaching for the highly anticipated College Football Playoff showdown between the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions. The two teams will square off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,
Penn State football's James Franklin fires shot at Notre Dame's independent status
Penn State head coach James Franklin isn't too pleased with Notre Dame's independent status heading into the Orange Bowl.
Penn State’s James Franklin Says Notre Dame Should Join a Conference Prior to Orange Bowl Showdown
James Franklin wasn't shy about how he would bring about equality in the new era of the 12-team College Football Playoff.
James Franklin jabs Notre Dame as Penn State coach calls for conference uniformity in college football
James Franklin singled out this week's College Football Playoff semifinal opponent when advocating for sweeping changes to the current model.
A trip to the CFP title game is on the line when Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl
It’s been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champions.
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday
One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
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Penn State coach James Franklin believes 'everybody should be in a conference'
Penn State coach James Franklin, sitting next to Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, called for consistency across college football.
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James Franklin says ‘everybody should be in a conference’
This is no knock on Coach [Marcus Freeman] or Notre Dame, but I think everybody should be in a conference ,” Franklin said ...
2025 College Football Playoff odds, Orange Bowl prediction: Notre Dame vs. Penn State picks by proven expert
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Black head coaches to make history in CFP semifinal showdown
The Orange Bowl lights will blaze against Miami's night sky as James Franklin and Marcus Freeman pace the sidelines Thursday, ...
Penn State expects Abdul Carter vs. Irish but game-time call
Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff ...