James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Pennsylvania State University since 2014 and served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013.

Nov 2, 2024 · STATE COLLEGE | Once again, Penn State coach James Franklin had things he planned to say after a game but held himself back. He has done this before, when Penn State has lost to Ohio State or...

Oct 19, 2023 · In his time at Penn State, Franklin has a combined 4-16 against Ohio State and Michigan, with a 1-9 record against the Buckeyes and a 3-7 mark against the Wolverines. Ohio State has won...

Nov 4, 2024 · Penn State's coach lost for the 10th time in 11 tries against Ohio State on Saturday courtesy of another Franklin offense that turtled up in the pressure moments.

Nov 2, 2024 · After the Nittany Lions fell to Ohio State on Saturday afternoon, 20-13, in a huge Big Ten matchup, James Franklin was booed off the field. Chants of “Fire Franklin” could also be heard booming...

Oct 21, 2023 · James Franklin and Penn State have been dominant so far this season, with a real test against Ohio State Saturday. Franklin is 1-8 against Ohio State in his Penn State career.

Nov 2, 2024 · The pressure is heating up on James Franklin again after No. 3 Penn State suffered another loss to Big Ten rival No. 4 Ohio State, 20-13, Saturday in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions...

Nov 2, 2024 · How has Penn State coach James Franklin fared against Ohio State? Here's a look at his record vs. the Buckeyes and ranked opponents:

Nov 2, 2024 · Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks to Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin. On top of Penn State's horrendous record against top teams, they are now 1-10 against Ohio...

Oct 19, 2023 · CLEVELAND, Ohio — James Franklin sat at the microphone, pounded the table and made a promise. Five years ago last month, Franklin told Penn State fans that he would make his football program...