The Penn State Nittany Lions football team is said to be consumed with winning the James Franklin breakup
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team is focused on moving forward after the departure of head coach James Franklin. With Matt Campbell now at the helm, questions arise about whether the team will improve in the 2026 season. The Nittany Lions are also bringing in a strong transfer class to bolster their roster.
- ▪James Franklin was hired by the Virginia Tech Hokies after being fired from Penn State.
- ▪Matt Campbell, former head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, replaced Franklin at Penn State.
- ▪Penn State is bringing in a top-five transfer class after losing 46 players to the portal.
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