Penn State, College Football Playoff

Penn State has cruised through the College Football Playoff so far. Here comes the hard part.
James Franklin finally has an opportunity to change the narrative that surrounds his program. But he's got to win a big game to do it.
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025: Previewing Orange Bowl between Penn State, Notre Dame
Notre Dame and Penn State have traveled shockingly similar paths to reach this year's College Football Playoff semifinal. Both are amongst the sports blue blood class of schools, both have struggled to find any kind of national success in recent decades,
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.
James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well
These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.
College Football Playoff semifinals spread picks: Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas
Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas are all that remain of the 134 FBS teams who began the year with playoff dreams. One of them will be crowned national champion on January 20.
Penn State Faces Notre Dame in CFP Semifinals
Penn State faces seventh-seeded (fifth-ranked) Notre Dame in the semifinals of the College Football Playoffs (CFP). The game
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State Prediction | Who Will Dominate the CFP Semifinal?
Get ready for the College Football Playoff semifinal as Notre Dame takes on Penn State in a thrilling matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Can the Fighting Irish’s elite rushing game outmaneuver the Nittany Lions’ impenetrable defense?
As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run ...
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College football has a problem and Penn State's James Franklin has the answer: Nick Saban
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − Penn State football coach James Franklin was asked how to fix college football two days ...
Al Golden's journey: From starring for Penn State football to trying, once more, to beat it
How the Notre Dame defensive coordinator is trying his best put away his Penn State feelings for one important College Football Playoff night.
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
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James Franklin explains why Penn State did not provide availability report vs. Boise State
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin has turned his attention to the Orange Bowl, which is acting as a College ...
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Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Orange Bowl insider analysis emphasizes pressure on Marcus Freeman, James Franklin
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman continued his climb to stardom with a dazzling performance on the sideline in the College ...