Recapping James Franklin's. However, Fitzgerald is a shocking 0-8 all-time against top five teams, begging the question: how has he only faced eight top five teams in two decades? Please check your email for a confirmation. Since starting his Michigan career 1-9 against top ten teams, Harbaugh has won three of the last six to bring his record up to 4-12. pic.twitter.com/ccYhjcNMF4. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. If youre not in the Playoff, its the best of a bad situation. Schiano actually has a higher win percentage against top five teams, going 2-6 in his career. Franklins history on the road, after a bye, and against top-ranked competition will once again be under a microscope this weekend when Penn State visits the No. They finished the regular season 6-6, and Vanderbilt was selected to play in just their. Conversely, in Franklins defense, the former Vanderbilt headman inherited a broken roster with less than 10 scholarship linemen at the pinnacle of several Big Ten opponents recent success runs in Ohio State, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Hes in his ninth year, and faces a top-ten foe every five games on average. Paterno is one of only two coaches in history to have competed in and won all five major bowls with the other being Bob Stoops at Oklahoma. On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. ESPN says this group of players will be the key to Penn State's success this football season. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Franklin's career bowling record of 5-5 is underscored by two New Years Six-Bowl game victories at the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has led Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt. Penn State exceeded expectations this season and has been rewarded for its efforts with a berth in the Rose Bowl. "[24][25], During the 2016 season, Penn State started the season 22, but Franklin rallied his team to win the next eight games, winning the Big Ten's East Division, followed by a victory over Wisconsin in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Penn State played the University of Washington Huskies in Glendale, Arizona, on December 30, 2017. James Franklin has been a head coach for 11 seasons now. Josephs first game as the head coach of Nebraska came against sixth-ranked Oklahoma, which doesnt feel fair. Penn State vs Rutgers gameday preview: Scarlet Knights head coach highlights Nittany Lions' strengths By Rich Scarcella. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Penn State announced Franklin will make $4.3 million during the 2017 season as part of a contract will escalate each year through the 2022 season in which he will make $6.3 million. The first 9 win season since 1915. But Harbaugh has the playoff appearance that Franklin is still striving for, and that is the biggest difference between the two. James Franklin is the 5th coach to win the Rose, Fiesta, Cotton Bowls, joining Joe Paterno, Penn State; Bob Stoops, Oklahoma; Mack Brown, Texas; Terry Donahue, UCLA. I look forward to diligently working with President Barron and Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour on implementing a plan that puts our University and our student-athletes in the best position to compete on the field and in life.". Entering the 2022-23 bowl season, Franklin has been on the winning side of a bowl game as often as he has been on the losing end. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, December 30, 2017; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin takes the field with wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5), safety Marcus Allen (2) and linebacker Jason Cabinda (40) before the game against the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix- Stadion. [22][23] In the days following the move to Penn State; on January 7, 2014, James Franklin was forced to discuss the gang rape allegations by four of his former players at Vanderbilt. a school which had won just two games the year before and had only been to three bowl games in the 100-plus years of history prior to Franklin's arrival. James Franklin exited Vanderbilt with victories in the Music City Bowl, BBVA Compass Bowl, and a loss in the Liberty Bowl. Although his units shaky 2-2 start on the heels of a 49-10 blowout defeat at Michigan further fueled Franklins critics, the head coach ultimately silenced doubters by delivering a Big Ten Championship and a Rose Bowl appearance en route to the Nittany Lions first 11-win campaign in seven years. The season was scarred early on by the sudden retirement of starting running back Journey Brown due to a heart disease.[32]. He received a six-year contract, which paid him $4.3 million for the 2014 season, including a $300,000 retention bonus payable if he was Penn State's coach on December 31, 2014. The 2016 winner of the Woody Hayes Trophy as college football's top coach has guided Penn State to a 67-32 record. WATCH: Penn State coach James Franklin knocks out push-ups on sideline after unsportsmanlike penalty Franklin held himself accountable for his mistake in the middle of the game against. In the four non-major bowl games, Penn State has only won the Pinstripe Bowl. The Outback Bowl will provide the Nittany Lions with a national audience against an SEC opponent in Arkansas. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Jordan Matthews set a single-season record with 1,262 yards receiving. The dinner raised over $287,600 for endowed scholarships at Penn State. He is a lifelong Penn State football and basketball fan and enjoys rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams. Onward Debates Penn State football coach James Franklin told a player not to talk to police after a fight with a star linebacker that involved punching, choking and a knife being pulled, according to allegations . 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Penn State has won one Big Ten title during his tenure and that was six seasons ago, but it upped the dough when Franklins name was attached to the Southern California opening, despite the team being on its way to a 7-6 campaign in 2021. Fortunately, Fisher will be there to grab the spotlight in the conversation in the meantime. Brown was sensational, setting the Penn State bowl-game rushing record with 203 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Although he owns a career record of 71-34, Franklin's bowl game record of 2-4 stands out. In his second season (2012), the Commodores finished 94 and ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today end-of-season coaches' top 25 for the first time since 1948 (and the first ranking in any week since 2008). Franklin's Lions entered the game with a record of 11-2. His record for bowl games sits at 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports). But Franklin is 3-0 in bowl games against his former SEC enemies with losses as far away as Georgia, Kentucky and Arkansas. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/lists/james-franklins-all-time-bowl-game-record-and-results/, 2012: Music City Bowl vs. North Carolina State, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In hi Vanderbilt finished with 9 wins in consecutive years for the first time in school history, and was also ranked in the top 25 of AP and Coaches polls in back-to-back years for the first time. At the beginning of the 2022-23 bowl season, Franklin was on the winning side of a bowl game as often as he was on the losing side. JAMES FRANKLIN BOWLIN. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. 2023 NFL Combine results for Joey Porter Jr. Twitter reacts to Joey Porter Jr.'s NFL Combine, 2023 NFL Combine results for Ji'Ayir Brown, 2023 NFL Combine results for PJ Mustipher, Not everyone is excited about Bo Nickal's UFC debut, Former Penn State offensive assistant returning to Big Ten, per report, Four-star CB Kenneth Woseley II commits to Penn State, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All those accomplishments don't cease to exist because of a nasty downturn and a bad break. . I think that's why there's a lot of conversations going on about expansion and things like that. Fleck has an identical win percentage to Fitzy, however, that includes an 0-3 record at Western Michigan. Coach Franklin had the Commodores competitive in his first season as head coach during the 2011 season. Despite impressive wins over a top 5 team and an appearance in the inaugural Texas Bowl, the Wildcat program was a far cry from the title contending teams fielded during the Snyder era. The Nittany Lions, started the season off with a 50 record and with wins over #12 Wisconsin and #22 Auburn were ranked as high as #4 in the country. He won the Big Ten at Penn State. The biggest goal in the Bowl games under James Franklin seems to be to play as many players as possible. Franklin has led his teams to three Top 10 finishes (3 at Penn State) and six Top 25 finishes (2 at. One of the best things about the holiday season besides family, food, and for some, a couple of days off work has to be college football Bowl season. [1][2] He attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, and went to college at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he played as a quarterback all four years. They did give Fitzgerald his first top ten win in 2009 after those dirty Wildcats injured American hero Ricky Stanzi, and he would later collect wins against ninth-ranked Nebraska in 2011 and tenth-ranked Wisconsin in 2020. His record for bowl games sits at 5-4. Still, those teams were ranked third and second, respectively. Heres a recap of every bowl game Franklin coached en route to the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. 2-8 in true road games against Top 25 opponents, 5-10 counting. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno still holds the record for most coaching wins in a college football game at 24, and that record looks set to be secure for a few more years. The squad has won two consensus national championships, three Big Ten conference championships, 28 bowl games, and has achieved an 856-382 (.685%) overall record. We wont get into the reasons why he shouldnt be today. The 3-3 record is partly due to Franklins goals for the bowl games. While Franklin had an amazing record in 2016, the Nittany Lions lost the Rose Bowl 52-49. All three of these games were high-scoring affairs that have become the standard for James Franklin in Bowl games. Michigan alone in second place. Penn State will signify the end of the bowl season when they take on Utah at the Rose Bowl on January 2. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. He went 2-7 with Wisconsin before jumping ship for Arkansas, then 2-11 with the Razorbacks before limping back to the Big Ten. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Florida Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 26-21. [20] Penn State agreed to pay $1.5 million that Franklin owed Vanderbilt for early termination of his contract, Penn State disclosed this information January 24, 2014, according to USA TODAY Sports. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Nov 5, 2011; Gainesville FL, United States; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach James Franklin (left) speaks to the umpires during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead left to become the head coach at Mississippi State, star Running Back Saquon Barkley was drafted as the 2nd overall draft pick by the New York Giants, and Tight End Mike Gesicki was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. Ready to open our hearts | Louisville family holds shoe fundraiser to raise money for adoption | News, CDC issues health warning about possible measles outbreak at religious revival. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. Franklin has led his teams to three Top 10 finishes (3 at Penn State) and six Top 25 finishes (2 at. 12 South Carolina 213 and at No. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. Paterno also had a record of 1340 in "major" bowls. Do you have a sports website? Remember when it was a big deal that Harbaugh didnt win the big ones? You can follow his Twitter and Instagram @ckrause_31. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. Penn State won 31-30 in overtime Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports, JACKSONVILLE, FL JANUARY 2: Head coach Bryan McClendon of the Georgia Bulldogs and James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions shake hands after the TaxSlayer Bowl game at EverBank Field between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 2 2016 hand Jacksonville, Florida. Regardless, he lost, and so hes 0-1 in his career. Hes 1-0 so far with Illinois Fightin Illini, beating, wait for it, Penn State last year. The Tigers are led by quarterback James Franklin. In his ninth season at Penn State, he is already on his fourth contract. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The Nittany Lions hold a 17-6-1 record in the major bowls ( Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton ). [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Oct 2021 - Present1 year 6 months. Regardless, Locksley clearly is the worst coach in the conference against top competition. Under James Franklin, Penn State has had the opportunity to participate in three New Year Six Bowls. Amazing. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Combined with his neutral record, hes 2-3 away from home, which is slightly more human than his overall record would indicate. Join the conversation today. Some may give a pass for the results of the 2020 season, but coming up with a mediocre 2021 season to follow that up did little to defend Franklins rep. That is what makes this weekends road game at Michigan so important for the image of not just Franklin as a head coach, but Penn State as a program. Even though it is a mid-tier bowl, it is against an SEC team on national TV. With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams in 2026 (at the latest), Franklin is sure to get more opportunities to win meaningful bowl games and give Penn State a more . [7] Friedgen retained Franklin as the wide receivers coach, one of only two assistants to be kept on the new coaching staff (running backs coach Mike Locksley was the other).[8]. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. This was probably the most surprising result for me. Coach Joe Paterno was responsible for most of these bids and victories, compiling more wins, 24, and appearances, 37, than any other coach in college football history, with a bowl record of 24-12-1 (.662). (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images), Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin talks with running back Saquon Barkley (26) before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the USC Trojans at Rose Bowl. Guess theres something in the water in Michigan that prevents coaches from beating Ohio State. Penn State finished the regular season 75, and 45 in Big Ten play. 34 jerseys as they entered the stadium. [12] Franklin was the first half African American to be head coach of a major sport at Vanderbilt, and the third to be a head football coach in the Southeastern Conference (after Sylvester Croom, formerly at Mississippi State, and former Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips).[13]. Personal Biography: Born: February 2, 1972 Hometown: Langhorne, Pennsylvania . James Franklin, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland, will be introduced Friday as the 27th head coach in Commodore football history by Vanderbilt . Penn State football coach James Franklin agreed to a new 10-year contract Tuesday that will guarantee him . He spent the first three years of his career at Vanderbilt. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. Find out more. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). Also, five were Ohio State, with the lowest-ranked Buckeye squad coming in at sixth. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. Links to the season article for the opponent that Penn State competed against in the bowl for that year when available or to their general page when unavailable. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. Vanderbilt won the game 41-24. When James Franklin looks over the history of Penn State's series against Ohio State, he examines more than just the six seasons he has patrolled the sideline as head coach of the Nittany Lions and his 1-5 record in those meetings against the Buckeyes. How to watch every conference wrestling tournament, Thats right, other conferences wrestle too! List of Penn State Nittany Lions bowl games, Results are sortable first by whether the result was a Penn State win, loss or tie and then second by the. Simply put, the clutchest coach in the Big Ten, not just now, but ever. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. Hes won one game in eleven chances vs top five teams: 2016 against Ohio State. Long story short, James Franklin has a bowl record of 5-5 in his career and a record of 3-4 while at Penn State. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. A victory in the Rose Bowl will bring Coach Franklin back to the .500. Prior to Penn State's 2019 appearance in the Cotton Bowl, James Franklin matched a $10,000 donation from Goodyear to the Children's Medical Center Dallas. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated The Northwestern Wildcats 17-7. A loss will only add to the overpaid conversation for Franklin. After starting the season with three wins and then three losses, the third to Georgia in a close game (3328) that proved they could be competitive. The Penn State Nittany Lions football have competed in 52 bowl games compiling a record of 31192 (.620). We're very, very careful and very methodical about doing that. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images), Dec 27, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with players after overtime of the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. Disgusting. Odds & lines subject to change. 2 Alabama 340. Last . It is fair to suggest Penn State has not been as successful as one might hope with a coach being paid as much as Franklin is. Franklin's history on the road, after a bye, and against top-ranked competition will once again be under a microscope this weekend when Penn State visits the No. Since the College Football Playoff era commenced in 2014, the Nittany Lions reside as just one of five programs to capture three New Years Six bowl victories with their latest triumph over the Utes. The two head coaches have each been successful more often than not at their respective programs and each has one Big Ten title under their belts, and each has just one win against Ohio State to show for it. This has been a talking point about Franklins tenure at Penn State thus far, as hes won just two games against such competition in his eight-plus seasons with the Nittany Lions. Fitzgerald is constantly a thorn in Iowas side, but Iowa isnt good enough for that to be impressive. The Nittany Lions are 42-11 with one Big Ten championship in 2016 and two victories in . Three of the nine bowl appearances have been in New Year Six bowls, the last of which is the Cotton Bowl in 2019. But to completely ignore two New Years Six bowl victories when evaluating the overall job performance is unfair. To answer this, I decided to compile the records of every Big Ten coach against top ten and top five opponents so we can see what kind of coaches do handle their toughest foes. Or write about sports? They then lost their bowl game to 3128. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Also read: Bronny James, Judea Watkins Headline 2023 McDonald's All-American Game Rosters | News, Results, Highlights, Stats and Rumours, 2012: Music City Bowl vs. North Carolina State, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl on December 31, 2012 at LP Field. F. 4-5. On January 11, 2014, the Athletic Department at Penn State announced the appointment of Franklin as the head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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