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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 6
Penn State Football: What Is a Fair Grade For James Franklin’s Tenure So Far?
Penn State Football dropping a 38-25 loss to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl capped off the 2023 season and completed James Franklin’s tenth season as the head coach of the Nittany Lions.
How Receiver Tyseer Denmark Could Be a 'Difference-Maker' for Penn State
Penn State's 2024 football recruiting class featured 25 players, nine of whom were 4-star prospects or better, according to the 247Sports Composite, and all signed during what Nittany Lions coach James Franklin called a "drama-free" signing day.
College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / May 5
Running back depth garners optimism for Penn State football in 2024
The arrival of James Franklin as Penn State football head coach in 2014 has brought stability to the program. Franklin is an elite recruiter, and the program finds itself in the mix for Big Ten titles most years.
Penn State football pushing for No. 1 Safety in the transfer portal
Reconnecting with former recruits has been a common theme for the Penn State football team. Specifically, that’s how James Franklin and his coaching staff have handled the transfer portal heading into the 2024 season.
College Football News / Nittany Central / May 3
Penn State Football Recruiting: Revisiting 5 Biggest Misses of The James Franklin Era
Penn State Football Recruiting has experienced a boon since head coach James Franklin arrived in Happy Valley in 2014. The Nittany Lions have consistently produced top 20 recruiting classes with Penn State averaging top 15 classes and recruiting two top-10 classes to Penn State in his 10-year tenure, including these five massive recruiting wins.
Penn State Undergoes Necessary Change During the Spring Transfer Window
After the Blue-White Game in April, Penn State coach James Franklin said he expected an "interesting" offseason, referencing the NCAA Transfer Portal that would open two days later.
Saquon Barkley to Join James Franklin at Penn State NIL Event in Philadelphia
Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley will join coach James Franklin and several current and former Nittany Lions at an NIL event in Philadelphia to benefit Penn State football.
Penn State football loses rising defender to the transfer portal
In a late developing situation, James Franklin and Penn State football are expected to lose safety King Mack to the transfer portal. The news was first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports on Thursday.
College Football News / Nittany Central / May 2
Revisiting the Top 5 Biggest Penn State Football Recruiting Wins in the James Franklin Era
Penn State Football Recruiting has experienced a boon since head coach James Franklin arrived in Happy Valley in 2014. The Nittany Lions have consistently produced top 20 recruiting classes with Penn State football, averaging top 15 classes and recruiting two top-10 classes to Penn State in his 10-year tenure.
Early Penn State football transfer portal target to visit SEC, Big 12 programs: reports
Despite being among the early teams to express interest in ex-Michigan State defensive end Bai Jobe, James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are not expected to be the first to get their hands on the former top high school recruit.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 30
Penn State football rises in post-spring top 25
After yet another 10-win season last fall, the Nittany Lions’ fifth such season since 2016, James Franklin is leading Penn State football into a crucial year.
College Football News / College Football Dawgs / April 29
Four Penn State Players Selected on Final Day of NFL Draft
Penn State had four players hear their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft in the final four rounds on Saturday. The four draft picks bring the total of Nittany Lions drafted since coach James Franklin was hired in 2014 to 52.
College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / April 27
SEC DB from PA with Penn State football ties enters the transfer portal
A common approach that we’ve seen James Franklin take with the transfer portal is reconnecting with former players. If Penn State football recruited someone out of high school, there’s a good chance they’re going to reach out once the player hits the transfer portal.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 26
Penn State football QB target elevated to No. 1 recruit in the nation
A key Penn State football target is now at the top of his class in the 2026 recruiting cycle. On Wednesday, North Carolina quarterback Faizon Brandon was elevated to the top prospect in the class of 2026 by 247Sports.
College Football News / Nittany Central / April 26
James Franklin Had Frantic NFL Draft Night (VIDEO)
Penn State Football landed two of the top-25 players chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft, as Olu Fashanu went off the board at pick No. 10 to the New York Jets, and the Miami Dolphins chose Chop Robinson 11 selections later.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 25
Penn State football making move for star recruit of Big Ten rival in transfer portal, per reports
Penn State football is looking to make a run at a Big Ten foe’s top recruit from last cycle, according to reports this week. James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are among the first schools to express interest in Michigan State redshirt freshman defensive end Bai Jobe, who entered the transfer portal on Wednesday.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 21
Penn State football legacy, top target shoots into top 30 of national 2025 rankings
One of the top targets for Penn State football in the 2025 recruiting cycle received a significant boost in the latest rankings update from On3 this week.
College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / April 19
REPORT: Penn State football eyeing standout Pitt defender in transfer portal
The first week of the spring transfer portal window came and went with only a pair of losses for James Franklin and Penn State football. While the Nittany Lions have yet to make their first addition of talent to the 2024 roster, they may soon look to pluck a top defender from an in-state rival.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 17
Penn State football facing ‘nightmare scenario’ in transfer portal, says national sportswriter
It’s only two days into the spring transfer portal window, but James Franklin and Penn State football may already be witnessing their worst fears unfolding right in front of them.
College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / April 17
Penn State football in pursuit of ex-Big Ten DL in the transfer portal
With the transfer portal officially open, many Penn State football fans are on the lookout for outgoing transfers. The Nittany Lions have lost two players so far this spring, both happened to play wide receiver.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 15
James Franklin predicts ‘huge year’ for Penn State football defender off setback 2023 season
The first portion of the 2024 calendar is in the books for Penn State football, with the Blue-White Game wrapping up spring practice for the Nittany Lions on Saturday afternoon.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 14
James Franklin preparing for ‘interesting couple of weeks’ with Penn State football
The entire country is preparing for Tuesday, April 16th in the college football world. That’s when the spring window opens for players to officially enter the transfer portal.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 3
Penn State lands massive transfer commitment from former Ohio State WR
James Franklin is coming off a 10-3 season at Penn State, which marked his second 10-plus win season in a row. It was also the fifth time he's had such a season in 10 campaigns in Happy Valley.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 31
Penn State's James Franklin gets outcoached in another big game
The narrative surrounding the Penn State football program and head coach James Franklin is the same as it has always been.
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