Penn State Players and Fans React to James Franklin's Firing
James Franklin's era at Penn State has come to an end after nearly 12 seasons and two disastrous losses.
Franklin had brought the Nittany Lions back to relevance, winning the 2016 Big Ten Championship and coming close to the national title game less than 12 months ago.
Despite high expectations, the team plateaued, leading to his firing. Players like linebacker Tony Rojas took to social media to react to the news.
- Franklin's firing comes with a hefty $50 million buyout, the second-largest ever for a college football coach.
- The buyout is only behind former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher's.
Things change fast in college football.
For most fans, it was time for a separation, despite positive memories from much of Franklin's tenure.
Author's summary: Penn State fires James Franklin after 12 seasons.