Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. James Franklin is the 5th coach to win the Rose, Fiesta, Cotton Bowls, joining Joe Paterno, Penn State; Bob Stoops, Oklahoma; Mack Brown, Texas; Terry Donahue, UCLA. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. Hes no world-ender, but hes clearly got an impressive program on the rise. The Commodores finished the 2011 campaign with a 6-7 record after losing the Liberty Bowl to Cincinnati, but Franklin's teams haven't finished a year with a losing record since. While Penn State Football had hopes of playing after the first of the new year, this isnt exactly what we were thinking. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). One of the best things about the holiday season besides family, food, and for some, a couple of days off work has to be college football Bowl season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He's had three 11-win seasons, three New Year's Six bowl appearances and three top-10 finishes in the polls. The others, which include Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Georgia, all hold a playoff appearance over the Nittany Lions, but none of the foes above faced a near program-shattering demise just three seasons before the playoff formats inception. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. var el_info = document.getElementById('info'); That deal includes retention bonuses paid at the end of each year of the contract. He has the most diverse schedule, with 13 different teams making up his 23-game record. The first time in Vanderbilt history a player (Zac Stacy) had rushed for over 1,000 yards back to back years. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. On January 11, 2014, the Athletic Department at Penn State announced the appointment of Franklin as the head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Nittany Lions are 3-3 in bowl . Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Penn State has won one Big Ten title during his tenure and that was six seasons ago, but it upped the dough when Franklins name was attached to the Southern California opening, despite the team being on its way to a 7-6 campaign in 2021. 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. However, Fitzgerald is a shocking 0-8 all-time against top five teams, begging the question: how has he only faced eight top five teams in two decades? Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2019; Arlington, Texas, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) and quarterback Sean Clifford (14) after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Memphis Tigers at AT&T Stadium. Of course, the hope is that Penn State can prove worthy of being on that level, and a coach being paid top dollar is expected to build that in the time he has been on campus. Thats right, the godfather does alright. 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 24-12-1 (.662). (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images), James Franklin has Penn State Football playing on New Years Day, even if the Nittany Lions failed to live up to expectations in 2021, an Outback Bowl bid awaits. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. Seasons: 129 (1889 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 898-398-37 Conferences: Big Ten, Ind Conf. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. One of Penn State's Big Ten rivals is adding a former James Franklin assistant to the staff, and it's a big one. Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown excelled in the on-field drills at the NFL combine. var siblingsHidden = 0; Here is what Football Scoop had to say about Gattis' return to the Big Ten East: "The Terps are poised to hire Josh Gattis, the former Miami (Fla.) coordinator who rose to acclaim as a Broyles Award winner at Michigan and who has previously coached under James Franklin as well. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead left to become the head coach at Mississippi State, star Running Back Saquon Barkley was drafted as the 2nd overall draft pick by the New York Giants, and Tight End Mike Gesicki was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. While Franklin had an amazing record in 2016, the Nittany Lions lost the Rose Bowl 52-49. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. All rights reserved. The two head coaches have each been successful more often than not at their respective programs and each has one Big Ten title under their belts, and each has just one win against Ohio State to show for it. "He has been through the most thorough vetting process that any individual has gone through at the university," Erickson said after a press conference at Beaver Stadium where Franklin made his first official appearance as a leader of Penn State. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. In 99 games at Penn State, Franklin is 67-32. power outages throughout the Louisville area; When will it be restored. Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 38-24. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. Michigan: W, 21-17, over Penn State. Onward Debates "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. Simply put, the clutchest coach in the Big Ten, not just now, but ever. Although he owns a career record of 71-34, Franklin's bowl game record of 2-4 stands out. 2 Alabama 340. Fitzgerald is constantly a thorn in Iowas side, but Iowa isnt good enough for that to be impressive. In his second season (2012), the Commodores finished 94 and ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today end-of-season coaches' top 25 for the first time since 1948 (and the first ranking in any week since 2008). Gambling problem? The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. var bling_len = 0; 78th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic The 78th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic scheduled for January 3, 2014 features No. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. Penn State's James Franklin and Utah's Kyle Whittingham seek a momentum surge from winning the 2023 Rose Bowl. Somehow, though, he only has one road game against the set, losing at #5 Michigan last year. PSU had a breakthrough in 2016, winning the East Division and Big Ten overall. Drunk, Sober, High He won the Big Ten at Penn State. However, all four games were also at home, so that doesnt excuse much. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. Penn State news by He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. It is fair to suggest Penn State has not been as successful as one might hope with a coach being paid as much as Franklin is. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. While the postseason bowl outlook greatly differed when Paterno headlined the Nittany Lions from 1966-2011, it took him 28 years to close out the third leg of the conquest, which came to fruition following the 1995 Rose Bowl. Below are some of Gary Bernard accomplishments: He went 2-7 with Wisconsin before jumping ship for Arkansas, then 2-11 with the Razorbacks before limping back to the Big Ten. Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno continues to hold the record for the most coaching victories in a college football game with 24, and that record appears to be safe for a few more years. Sources claim Mike Locksley will hire Gattis as his OC in 2023. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. James Franklin's record at Penn State. Did Ryan Day start with a massive advantage over Mike Locksley? You can interpret this list how you want. 2020 Penn State Season 4-5. Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951. . Fortunately, Fisher will be there to grab the spotlight in the conversation in the meantime. James Franklin has been a head coach of an FBS program for 12 years now. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. 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. else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } 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. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 2021 Penn State Season 0-0 - Last Game: Bowl Week: Did not make a Bowl in 2020. First Vandy player Zac Stacy to rush for over 3,000 yards in career, the first time since 1949 to 1951 that Vanderbilt beat rival Ole Miss in consecutive years. ARLINGTON, TEXAS DECEMBER 28: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions is soaked with the Gatorade cooler by Cam Brown #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions after the Nittany Lions beat the Memphis Tigers 53-39 at AT&T Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. var el_button = document.getElementById('meta_more_button'); JAMES FRANKLIN: For Penn State specifically, obviously in my 12 years as a head coach, I've never had an opt-out until last year, and I think that's a challenge across college football right now. Record: 9-1, 6-1. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. Alright, Schianos comes with an asterisk: neither of those wins were against Big Ten teams. In 129 years the Nittany Lions have achieved significant success on the gridiron. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. James Franklin, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland, will be introduced Friday as the 27th head coach in Commodore football history by Vanderbilt . Vanderbilt had only been to four bowl games in school history. But to completely ignore two New Years Six bowl victories when evaluating the overall job performance is unfair. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. 165, 285, and all the fun in between as the Big Ten bring four Number Ones in the back five weights. The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. James Franklin lost another game against a top ten team this weekend. Championships: 4 National Championships: 1911, 1912, 1982 and 1986 Bowl Record: 52 Bowls, 31-19-2, .615 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 48 Times (Preseason), 44 Times (Final), 678 Weeks (Total) Heisman Winners: John Cappelletti (1973) The first 9 win season since 1915. List of Penn State Nittany Lions bowl games, Results are sortable first by whether the result was a Penn State win, loss or tie and then second by the. Penn State 35, Washington 28 (2017) Franklin has coached some. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Bowl Record: 11 Games, 6-5, .545 Win% (at major schools) Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [9] His geographic areas of concentration for recruiting were Baltimore; Prince George's County, Maryland; Charles County, Maryland; and public schools in Washington, D.C.[5] In 2005, Franklin departed Maryland to serve as the wide receivers coach for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Prior to Penn State's 2019 appearance in the Cotton Bowl, James Franklin matched a $10,000 donation from Goodyear to the Children's Medical Center Dallas. Franklin was 2-1 in bowl games at Vanderbilt, a notable feat in its own right since Vanderbilt is only 4-4-1 in bowl games all-time. Missouri's offense averaged close to 40 points per game this year. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. So, is James Franklin bad against top teams? Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. During his tenure at K-State, Franklin nurtured record setting offensive talent; including the future NFL starters quarterback Josh Freeman and All-America wide receiver Jordy Nelson. The biggest goal in the Bowl games under James Franklin seems to be to play as many players as possible. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Credit to him, that is a lot, but its also a lot of opportunities. if (el_info && el_button && (button_cookie || (siblingsHidden + bling_len <= 4))) {el_button.parentNode.removeChild(el_button); el_info.classList.add('open'); } Prior to the regular-season finale against Michigan State, Franklin agreed to a 10-year, $75 million extension to remain as Penn State's head football coach through the 2031 season. [20] Penn State agreed to pay $1.5 million that Franklin owed Vanderbilt for early termination of his contract, Penn State disclosed this information January 24, 2014, according to USA TODAY Sports. Penn State football coach James Franklin told a player not to talk to police after a fight with a star linebacker that involved punching, choking and a knife being pulled, according to allegations . Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports). Out of the eight bowl games that Penn State has reached, four of them now are New Year Six Bowls. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. 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. In the three New Year Six bowls, James Franklins teams are 2-1. I think that's why there's a lot of conversations going on about expansion and things like that. Penn State vs Rutgers gameday preview: Scarlet Knights head coach highlights Nittany Lions' strengths By Rich Scarcella. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. Jeff Brohm, bringer of harbors and crusher of dreams, is an even 3-3 against top ten teams since joining Purdue. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. They ended the season by defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl, 3528. The three losses have come in the Taxslayer Bowl, Citrus Bowl, and last seasons Outback Bowl. Find out more. But I want to hear the argument about how James Franklin had it tougher than Jeff Brohm. Franklin coached in Penn States first bowl game since he was cleared of NCAA sanctions with a trip to the Pinstripe Bowl in 2014 in his first season on the job. Three of the nine bowl appearances have been in New Year Six bowls, the last of which is the Cotton Bowl in 2019. A win against Michigan is far from a clincher for a playoff spot with Penn State still having to play Ohio State, but it is an important step forward for this season and the future. Allen is in his sixth year at Indiana, and, because he plays in the East, has already faced fifteen top-ten teams. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. So while we work on applying some science to figure those out, let's run through the Misery Index, from least miserable to most: 14. In his ninth season at Penn State, he is already on his fourth contract. After signing a new 10-year contract, these are the games that you would like to see Penn State win. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. Schiano actually has a higher win percentage against top five teams, going 2-6 in his career. Fast forward nearly seven years in the other direction, Franklin recently etched himself among an exclusive group of head coaching titans with his squads dominant 35-21 handling of Utah in the Rose Bowl. And here he is, the reason were here today. The dinner raised over $287,600 for endowed scholarships at Penn State. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Amazing. Recapping James Franklin's. But Franklin is 3-0 in bowl games against his former SEC enemies with losses as far away as Georgia, Kentucky and Arkansas. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Josephs first game as the head coach of Nebraska came against sixth-ranked Oklahoma, which doesnt feel fair. Career Record: 12 Years, 102-51, .667 Win% (at major schools). Ill let you decide how important these games are to your team, and how often you want to win, after seeing how other coaches around the league do. Penn State Football: A look at James Franklin's Bowl Record victorybellrings.com - Andrew Adair 15d One of the best things about the holiday season besides family, food, and for some, a couple of days off work has to be college football Bowl season. Franklin finished the 2011 regular season with an overall record of 66 and a mark of 26 in conference play, finishing in a tie with Kentucky for fourth place in the SEC East. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/14/james-franklin-the-second-most-overpaid-coach-in-college-football/, most overpaid coaches in college football in 2022. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. [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. Long story short, James Franklin has a bowl record of 5-5 in his career and a record of 3-4 while at Penn State. He's been at Penn State too. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Also read: Bronny James, Judea Watkins Headline 2023 McDonald's All-American Game Rosters | News, Results, Highlights, Stats and Rumours, 2012: Music City Bowl vs. North Carolina State, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl on December 31, 2012 at LP Field. Join the conversation today. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. Or write about sports? 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. [5] He joined head coach Ron Prince as the first coaching staff to follow the legendary Bill Snyder. Then what happened? Ready to open our hearts | Louisville family holds shoe fundraiser to raise money for adoption | News, CDC issues health warning about possible measles outbreak at religious revival. He did earn a win over Penn State in 2019, the high point of a magical season for Minnesota. Not a huge difference. November 18, 2022 at 9:32 p.m. 34 jerseys as they entered the stadium. Hes won one game in eleven chances vs top five teams: 2016 against Ohio State. One of Penn State's Big Ten rivals is adding a former James Franklin assistant to the staff, and it's a big one. Despite impressive wins over a top 5 team and an appearance in the inaugural Texas Bowl, the Wildcat program was a far cry from the title contending teams fielded during the Snyder era. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. In his free time, Connor can be found playing golf or pick-up basketball. Kicker Carey Spear scored a school record 81 points. Contextualize this within the expectations of the Iowa Athletic Department, and theres a reason hes signed through 2029. Franklins career bowling record of 5-5 is underscored by two New Years Six-Bowl game victories at the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has led Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt. He is a lifelong Penn State football and basketball fan and enjoys rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPenn State Nittany Lions and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. 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. pic.twitter.com/ccYhjcNMF4. Franklin's history on the road, after a bye, and against top-ranked competition will once again be under a microscope this weekend when Penn State visits the No. The Pokes' has the 13th best defense in the country and this is one every college football fan should circle on the schedule! Michigan alone in second place. Jordan Matthews set a single-season record with 1,262 yards receiving. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. James Franklin debued in 2014 with a 2-6 conference mark, but gradually built the Lions into an annual contender. Links to the season article for the Penn State team that competed in the bowl for that year. James Franklin College Coaching Records, Awards and Leaderboards | College Football at Sports-Reference.com James Franklin Career Record: 12 Years, 102-51, .667 Win% (at major schools) Bowl Record: 11 Games, 6-5, .545 Win% (at major schools) College Football Coaches James Franklin Overview More Other SR Sites He spent the first three years of his career at Vanderbilt. Four Vanderbilt football players were arrested on August 9, 2013, and charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. Franklins career bowl record of 5-5 is highlighted by a pair of New Years Six bowl game victories in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has taken Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt.

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