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.

James Franklin, a 29-year football coaching veteran, was appointed Penn State’s 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014 and enters his 14th season as a collegiate head coach.

2 hours ago · Penn State is on the verge of something special next fall but it can only happen if its coach, James Franklin, can get his team over the hump. It's likely a national championship year or a ...

Apr 1, 2024 · James Franklin will resign as the head coach of Penn State football if the team misses the next College Football Playoff (CFP), he announced Sunday. Franklin, the 10-year leader of the Nittany Lions, has never made the CFP in his tenure.

Nov 3, 2024 · The easy answer for Penn State is to move on from James Franklin. But the reality is you never know what might happen under a new coach.

Feb 11, 2025 · A former Penn State tight end who played under coach James Franklin made his feelings clear about the program Franklin has built in State College.

Nov 2, 2024 · In his 11th season in State College this year, Franklin holds an overall record of 95-40 and nine bowl-eligible seasons, not including the COVID-condensed 2020 season. He is third among...

Jan 7, 2025 · As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach reflected on how two Black head coaches can impact the future.

James Franklin. Career Record: 14 Years, 125-57, .687 Win% (at major schools) Bowl Record: 15 Games, 8-7, .533 Win% (at major schools) More bio, uniform, draft info

Nov 29, 2024 · Penn State football coach James Franklin received a contract amendment to the 10-year deal he signed in 2021 reflecting the new College Football Playoff.