Penn State football ’s nightmare season has gone from bad to worse. Just weeks after a shocking 22-21 loss to Northwestern , the team’s third straight defeat, the backlash that started with furious fans has now turned into full-blown fallout.

The program officially parted ways with longtime head coach James Franklin , ending a decade-long tenure that once defined the Nittany Lions’ modern era.

It was only a short time ago that Franklin’s job security seemed unshakable. A 10-year contract extension signed in 2021 and five 11-win seasons in nine years made him one of the most respected figures in college football.

But after back-to-back collapses against Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern, patience finally ran out. What began as isolated online frustration quickly escalated into widespre

See Full Page