James Franklin fired by Penn State football

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Penn State athletics director says decision to fire James Franklin was very difficult
“This was extremely, extremely difficult,” Kraft said Monday at a press conference. “It’s been a very difficult 48 hours. I felt after Saturday, sitting down and looking at everything … we just had to...

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Penn State athletic director, president release statements on firing of James Franklin: ‘This is the right moment’
James Franklin is fired after Penn State goes from hopeful to horrid
Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft details decision to move on from James Franklin
Penn State fired coach James Franklin on Sunday after the Nittany Lions — who began the season ranked second — dropped three straight games, two in embarrassing fashion to unheralded teams.

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James Franklin's Reported Contract Buyout Makes CFB History After Penn State Firing
How James Franklin’s $45 million Penn State buyout compares to recent coaching changes
In 2021, Franklin signed a 10-year contract that paid him $7 million per year in annual compensation plus a $1 million annual loan for life insurance.

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Penn State fires James Franklin: Longtime coach out amid unfathomable slide from preseason CFP contender
Nebraska's Matt Rhule addresses Penn State opening: 'I absolutely love it here'

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft addresses football leadership change

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft talks about firing football coach James Franklin and the search for a new leader of the Nittany Lions during a press conference on Oct. 13, 2025.
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Iowa football’s new Director of Football Administration takes on role after years with the program

Iowa football's former director of player operations helped train the new director of football administration. She's now taking those lessons in her first season back with Iowa.

Atletico Madrid appoint former Barcelona man as new director of football

Atletico Madrid have announced a significant change to their sporting department, with the appointment of a new director of football, a position that had been vacant since the departure of Andrea

UVA football coach announces hire for player-personnel role

Cory Martin, Virginia’s new Director of Player Personnel, will fill the vacancy left by Justin Speros, who was promoted to Chief of Staff and Assistant General Manager in July.

Richard Montague: Notts County reappoint former executive director as new director of football

Notts County appoint Richard Montague as director of football, eight months after he left the club for Swansea City.

Florida A&M Names Michael Smith Interim Director of Athletics

Florida A&M University announces the appointment of Michael Smith, associate vice president for finance and administration, to serve as interim director of Athletics, effective Monday, Oct. 6.

Texas Tech football doing internal review in regard to knife-throwing allegation

What we know about pocket-knife claim vs. Kansas, Texas Tech officials review and whether fine, reprimand are expected from Big 12.
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