On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. PSU had a breakthrough in 2016, winning the East Division and Big Ten overall. Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Capturing a Big Ten Championship, Fiesta Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Rose Bowl after maintaining a 16-14 overall clip heading into week five of the 2016 campaign shows just how far Penn State has come in a relatively short turnaround. [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. USA TODAY Sports labeled Franklin as one of the most overpaid coaches in college football in 2022, with only Fisher being considered more overpaid for the list of accomplishments to their names. Some may give a pass for the results of the 2020 season, but coming up with a mediocre 2021 season to follow that up did little to defend Franklins rep. That is what makes this weekends road game at Michigan so important for the image of not just Franklin as a head coach, but Penn State as a program. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images), Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin talks with running back Saquon Barkley (26) before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the USC Trojans at Rose Bowl. Penn State 35, Washington 28 (2017) Franklin has coached some. He is a lifelong Penn State football and basketball fan and enjoys rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams. Heres a recap of every bowl game Franklin coached en route to the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. If youre not in the Playoff, its the best of a bad situation. Just not as well. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images), January 2, 2017; Pasadena, California, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin speaks with running back Saquon Barkley (26) before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl. They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they were defeated by Cincinnati 3124 to finish the season 67 in 2011. Remember when it was a big deal that Harbaugh didnt win the big ones? They were re-introduced when Franklin was coaching at Maryland several years later. Sources claim Mike Locksley will hire Gattis as his OC in 2023. While Franklin had an amazing record in 2016, the Nittany Lions lost the Rose Bowl 52-49. Penn State news by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Micah Parsons (Stadium. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. James Franklin exited Vanderbilt with victories in the Music City Bowl, BBVA Compass Bowl, and a loss in the Liberty Bowl. He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. Bowl Record: 11 Games, 6-5, .545 Win% (at major schools) Schiano actually has a higher win percentage against top five teams, going 2-6 in his career. The squad has won two consensus national championships, three Big Ten conference championships, 28 bowl games, and has achieved an 856-382 (.685%) overall record. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. 165, 285, and all the fun in between as the Big Ten bring four Number Ones in the back five weights. Coach Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a solid 2-1 bowl game record with a program that has not finished above .500 since his departure. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, January 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Yeah. Not a huge difference. Penn State announced Franklin will make $4.3 million during the 2017 season as part of a contract will escalate each year through the 2022 season in which he will make $6.3 million. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. Including for Penn State Football. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. a school which had won just two games the year before and had only been to three bowl games in the 100-plus years of history prior to Franklin's arrival. Hogs split-season series with Kentucky after the loss. Nobody in the Big Ten has beaten more (or played more) top ten teams than Ferentz, but maybe give Ryan Day like three more years. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. But to completely ignore two New Years Six bowl victories when evaluating the overall job performance is unfair. Links to the season article for the opponent that Penn State competed against in the bowl for that year when available or to their general page when unavailable. Franklin went to the 2017 Fiesta Bowl with a record of 10-2. Franklin's Lions entered the game with a record of 11-2. Did Ryan Day start with a massive advantage over Mike Locksley? In November 2000, head coach Ron Vanderlinden was dismissed and replaced by Ralph Friedgen, a Maryland alum and former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator. It brings people together., Its all tied up in the CHA Championship heading into the third period , @pennstatefball showed out on the final day of winter workouts with a max-out lifting session , way-too-early top 25 rankings ahead of 2023, fresh newcomers entering the starting lineup, Penn State Hoops Bracketology Roundup & Rooting Guide Heading Into Regular-Season Finale, No Quit In This Group: Micah Shrewsberrys Accountability Proves Crucial In Moving Penn State Hoops Forward, Jalen Pickett Restores Swagger Back Into Penn State Hoops With Recent Historic Run, The Funky Monkey: Penn State Hoops Fan Takes Happy Valley To Funkytown. So, is James Franklin bad against top teams? The lone New Year Six Bowl loss for James Franklin happened in his only other Rose Bowl appearance. Coach Joe Paterno was responsible for most of these bids and victories, compiling more wins, 24, and appearances, 37, than any other coach in college football history, with a bowl record of 24121 (.662). Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. November 5, 2011; Gainesville FL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach James Franklin (left) talks with the referees during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. However, with Franklins latest New Years Six sweep at the Rose Bowl, the head coach achieved a feat that Nick Saban, Ryan Day, Dabo Swinney, and Kirby Smart have yet to accomplish. Penn State exceeded expectations this season and has been rewarded for its efforts with a berth in the Rose Bowl. Still, yeah. Franklin left the Wildcat coaching staff prior to Ron Prince's 2008 dismissal, and subsequent return of Coach Bill Snyder. Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951. . Josephs first game as the head coach of Nebraska came against sixth-ranked Oklahoma, which doesnt feel fair. Aside from Franklin, Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Mack Brown (Texas), Terry Donahue (UCLA), and former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno all eclipsed the mark throughout their respective tenures. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images), Dec 27, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with players after overtime of the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. Hes 2-3 against top five teams, which means hes 4-0 against teams ranked 6-10. However, after an injury sustained by quarterback Sean Clifford, the team struggled towards the end of the season winning just two out of their final seven games. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. Consecutive Winning Seasons: 6. On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. Early years [ edit] Even if you have us lose out, and you win out, that makes the records: PSU (35-18) Michigan (42-12) *Assuming you win the Big Ten, and the CFP* That gives Harbaugh with a winning percentage of 77%, and Franklin a percentage of 66%. Onward Debates James Franklins Vanderbilt teams went 2-1, while the Penn State teams have gone 1-2. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Today's highlight in history: On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took office as America's 32nd president. Franklin has just the one Big Ten championship but is in a conference where Ohio State is annually on a different level. [11] The Washington Post reported other candidates for the job were Al Golden of Temple and Larry Coker of UTSA (and formerly Miami), and that Franklin was not the frontrunner. 6-3 since 2019, 11-10 since 2016. ESPN says this group of players will be the key to Penn State's success this football season. In addition to the guaranteed money, Franklin's contract has incentives including $800,000 for a national title, $400,000 for a College Football Playoff appearance and $350,000 for winning the Big Ten Championship Game. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. In 129 years the Nittany Lions have achieved significant success on the gridiron. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. All rights reserved. They did give Fitzgerald his first top ten win in 2009 after those dirty Wildcats injured American hero Ricky Stanzi, and he would later collect wins against ninth-ranked Nebraska in 2011 and tenth-ranked Wisconsin in 2020. It goes without saying then that current Penn State head coach James Franklin has a long way to go to catch up to Paterno. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Penn State University since 2014 and previously served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013. It goes without saying that current Penn State head coach James Franklin has a long way to go to catch up with Paterno. He went 2-7 with Wisconsin before jumping ship for Arkansas, then 2-11 with the Razorbacks before limping back to the Big Ten. Heading into Penn State football head coach James Franklin's third season in Happy Valley, the Pennsylvania native boasted a moderate 14-12 record at the helm, highlighted by a first-year Pinstripe Bowl victory over Boston College for the program's first bowl triumph since the 2009 campaign. James W. Balkonis is an experienced Automotive Software Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the . A win though will merely put the conversation on hold for another couple of weeks. 13 Oklahoma State. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. 4 Wolverines, a team that was. With no division championships, no SEC titles, and no College Football Playoff appearances to show for a massive fully-guaranteed 10-year contract valued at $95 million, Fishers shortcomings with the Aggies never go unnoticed.