Franklin – along with Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman – has a chance to become the first black coach to win a FBS national championship. BENDER: Five most important players in Orange Bowl "For ...

Bender ranked Franklin No. 8 in TSN's top 25 college football coaches rankings, which is a considerably appropriate ranking considering the others who sit ahead of him (Day included).

Now contrast that with Penn State, where coach James Franklin has never had a one-year starter. Entering his 12th season with the Nittany Lions, Franklin is working with just his fourth full-time ...

James Franklin is ahead of schedule. Penn State’s coach found his midseason form in April at his team's spring game. That's good news for Ohio State.

Bender ranked Franklin No. 8 in TSN's top 25 college football coaches rankings, which is a considerably appropriate ranking considering the others who sit ahead of him (Day included). 📲 Follow ...