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Was Penn State Wrong to Fire James Franklin?
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In this episode, Pete was joined by Isaac Parks to discuss his controversial video, “The Worst Firing in Football History.” Isaac explains why he believes Penn State made a massive mistake firing Franklin, breaks down his reasoning, and makes the case for why the decision could come back to haunt the Nittany Lions.
From there, the guys dive into some of the worst coaching firings in college football history and debate which programs made the biggest mistakes moving on from their head coaches.
Finally, the conversation turns toward Virginia Tech. How will James Franklin do in Blacksburg? Can he prove Penn State wrong? And what should Hokies fans expect from Franklin in his first season at Virginia Tech?
Was James Franklin’s firing one of the worst decisions in college football history?
Let us know what you think in the comments!
Issac's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1kzYYmbVmA
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"Was Penn State Wrong to Fire James Franklin?" is an episode of Two Deep | The Longest-Running Hokies Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published July 31, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
