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James Franklin...welp. Notre Dame topped Penn State, 27-24, in the College Football Playoff at the Orange Bowl on Thursday evening. The Nittany Lions, who were favored by most coming into the game, took a nice lead in the first half and appeared to be in control.

Franklin clearly has some block against elite foes, and his roster has all sorts of questions to iron out in 2025

It wasn't that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and his team needed any extra motivation entering the Orange Bowl, but the Irish leader and his team certain

PSU coach James Franklin greets Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman after his press conference after the Orange Bowl loss.

In the days leading up to the Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State, head coach James Franklin called out the fact that the Irish didn't play in a

Typically, Penn State head coach James Franklin doesn’t discuss injuries on his team unless they are long-term. However, Franklin knows that Abdul Carter’s status ahead of the College Football Playoff Semifinals warrants plenty of intrigue across the sport.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for 2025. "I'm skeptical they can actually pull it off," Mandel writes, "but on paper, James Franklin's team deserves that status given how many players are returning."

Will Abdul Carter play in Orange Bowl?James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter Penn State coach James Franklin said at halftime that Notre Dame had a strong ...

Penn State’s Orange Bowl heartbreak has left fans questioning James Franklin’s $85M tenure. From critical mistakes in high-stakes moments to struggles against elite teams, we analyze the loopholes in Penn State’s game plan and what it means for their future.

Penn State’s season ends in the Orange Bowl after a loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Nit Wits Ryan Risky, Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan, and former Nittany Lion

Penn State closed its historic 2024 season with a bitter stumble in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame. The defeat exposed strategic flaws and a glaring leadership void. Here's a breakdown of what went wrong and the implications for head coach James Franklin's future.