James Franklin looked completely broken after Penn State's shocking loss

James Franklin's Struggles After Penn State's Loss

Penn State head coach James Franklin's seat is getting hot after a shocking loss to Northwestern at Beaver Stadium.

The Nittany Lions, 20.5-point favorites, only managed 274 total yards of offense in defeat.

The coach waited for all his players to leave the field before doing so himself, but he looked genuinely lost as he stood at midfield.

By the end of the game, Beaver Stadium had turned on Franklin, with a brutal reception as he headed into the tunnel, and players receiving a mix of boos and polite applause.

Author's summary: Franklin faces criticism after loss.

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Larry Brown Sports Larry Brown Sports — 2025-10-12

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