Penn State Fires Head Coach James Franklin
James Franklin has been fired as the head coach of Penn State, leaving behind a complicated legacy. He took the job in 2014 and brought the program out of a dark time in its history.
Despite his achievements, Franklin was unable to compete against the elite programs in college football. His first and last losses with Penn State were against the same team.
- Record: 104-45
- 2016 Big Ten title
- College Football Playoff appearance
Associate head coach Terry Smith will assume interim coaching duties. Franklin's 104 wins are tied for second-most in school history.
He leaves State College with a legacy that is still to be fully defined.
Author's summary: James Franklin fired as Penn State head coach.
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