Social media reacts to Penn State firing James Franklin

Social Media Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin

The college football world was shocked on Saturday afternoon when Penn State announced the firing of head coach James Franklin.

This decision came after a disappointing 3-3 start to the season, with no wins against Power 4 teams.

The news sparked a frenzy of reactions on social media, with some fans expressing elation and others stunned by the move.

Many also noted the significant $49 million buyout that Penn State will have to pay to Franklin.

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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