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.
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State.
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.
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl.
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 ...
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 ...
Penn State’s James Franklin provides an update on star defender Abdul Carter’s status moving forward
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Penn State is in college football’s Final Four. It wasn’t a clean performance, but James Franklin’s Nittany ...
Why Penn State's James Franklin wants Nick Saban to be CFB commissioner
Penn State football coach James Franklin is making the case that former coach Nick Saban should play a large role in College ...
Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
Running back Nicholas Singleton has been a key piece to Penn State’s offense during its postseason run, which will continue ...
An inspiration to Black coaches: James Franklin's historic position in the Orange Bowl
As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach reflected on how two Black head coaches can ...
Turnovers could be key with Penn State, Notre Dame carrying stingy defenses
The Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish both limit opposing offenses at an elite rate. Splash plays could be the difference ...
James Franklin and Marcus Freeman recognize the historic nature of their CFP semifinal
James Franklin of Penn State and Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame will face off in the Fiesta Bowl. The winner will be the first ...