Social media reacts to Penn State firing James Franklin

Social Media Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin

The college football world was sent into a frenzy on Saturday afternoon after Penn State announced it was parting ways with head coach James Franklin.

This decision came after the Nittany Lions' 3-3 start to the season, during which they failed to defeat a Power 4 opponent.

The news sparked a wide range of reactions from fans, with some feeling elated and others stunned by the sudden change.

Many also noted the significant $49 million buyout that Penn State will have to pay to its former head coach.

The next chapter of Penn State’s tumultuous 2025 campaign was written Sunday when the program announced it would be parting ways with head coach James Franklin.

Author's summary: Penn State fires James Franklin as head coach.

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