Fired James Franklin Vows Title Pursuit Elsewhere | JQJO

James Franklin, fired by Penn State after three straight losses, said on College GameDay his national-title goal remains unchanged — he plans to win one elsewhere. Shocked by the decision, he told his family, then held an emotional team meeting. In his 12th season with $49 million left, Franklin noted the Nittany Lions opened No. 2 and were a two-minute drive from a national championship chance, after CFP wins over SMU and Boise State before a 27-24 semifinal loss to Notre Dame. Penn State elevated Terry Smith; QB Drew Allar is out after season-ending ankle surgery.