College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?

After suffering an injury in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State, the status for Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter has been in some doubt. Now, Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin has shared with reporters that he anticipates Abdul Carter playing in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame.

Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.

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.

Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.

James Franklin singled out this week's College Football Playoff semifinal opponent when advocating for sweeping changes to the current model.

This result left head coach James Franklin with a record of 1-15 against teams ranked in the top five and 4-20 against teams in the top 10. As a result, ESPN's Paul Finebaum expressed on "The Paul Finebaum Show" that he believes Franklin is a jinxed coach and has no chance of winning a national championship.

The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules.

As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.

Franklin took an unnecessary shot at the Irish just 24 hours before the College Football playoff semifinal.

Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Penn State head coach James Franklin celebrates after the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against ...