FALL '26 Episode 6: The Last James Franklin Show

Time to clear the cache. Penn State doesn't change head football coaches very often, and yet here we are. So before Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions out of the tunnel for the first time, we take one final look back at the good (considerable), the bad (undeniable), and the annoying across James Franklin's decade-plus tenure, one that bridged eras for one of college football's winningest programs. We remember the good times, correct the record when necessary, and anticipate how closely we'll watch Virginia Tech this season and beyond.

HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike "The Mailman" Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani

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