In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP semifinals feature a matchup that will guarantee more history in the national championship game.

Franklin) Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman talks with one of his players before the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff against Georgia, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Penn State head coach James Franklin ...

James Franklin made it clear that he meant no disrespect to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame when he called for all college football teams to be in a conference but he also didn’t shy away from how he feels.

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

Penn State fans are undoubtedly tired of the narrative that coach James Franklin is incapable of pulling through on the sport's biggest stages. Here, unfortunately for Nittany Lions backers, is another story dissecting that narrative.

The Nittany Lions were consistently in the upper echelon of the Big Ten throughout head coach James ... for Franklin to earn bonuses for wins in either of the first two rounds. Franklin's new ...