If not for those accolades, Jim Harbaugh would be in a very similar conversation as Franklin. Hes 2-3 against top five teams, which means hes 4-0 against teams ranked 6-10. Do you have a blog? You can follow his Twitter and Instagram @ckrause_31. Previewing the Big Ten wrestling tournament: The Big Boys! They finished the regular season 6-6, and Vanderbilt was selected to play in just their. Combined with his neutral record, hes 2-3 away from home, which is slightly more human than his overall record would indicate. He's been at Penn State too. The lone New Year Six Bowl loss for James Franklin happened in his only other Rose Bowl appearance. (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. Luxury Waterfront Homes for Sale in Kralingen West, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands ARLINGTON, TEXAS DECEMBER 28: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions is soaked with the Gatorade cooler by Cam Brown #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions after the Nittany Lions beat the Memphis Tigers 53-39 at AT&T Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. 4 Wolverines, a team that was. Missouri's offense averaged close to 40 points per game this year. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. A win against Michigan is far from a clincher for a playoff spot with Penn State still having to play Ohio State, but it is an important step forward for this season and the future. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jeff Brohm, bringer of harbors and crusher of dreams, is an even 3-3 against top ten teams since joining Purdue. How to watch every conference wrestling tournament, Thats right, other conferences wrestle too! var button_cookie = false; 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? Franklin went to the 2017 Fiesta Bowl with a record of 10-2. Three of the nine bowl appearances have been in New Year Six bowls, the last of which is the Cotton Bowl in 2019. But I want to hear the argument about how James Franklin had it tougher than Jeff Brohm. However, all four games were also at home, so that doesnt excuse much. Still, those teams were ranked third and second, respectively. 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 . Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. In the three New Year Six bowls, James Franklins teams are 2-1. This was probably the most surprising result for me. Penn State Football was the higher-ranked team in all three games. Is James Franklin really that bad against top competition? Franklin denied the accusation. Florida Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 26-21. One of Penn State's Big Ten rivals is adding a former James Franklin assistant to the staff, and it's a big one. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. Assuming the old contract (announced in February 2020) is still viable through Dec. 31, Franklin still gets a retention bonus of $500,000 on the last day of the year and another $200,000 if Penn . While the postseason bowl outlook greatly differed when Paterno headlined the Nittany Lions from 1966-2011, it took him 28 years to close out the third leg of the conquest, which came to fruition following the 1995 Rose Bowl. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images), January 2, 2017; Pasadena, California, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin speaks with running back Saquon Barkley (26) before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. 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. But Franklin is 0-3 in bowl games against his former foes from the SEC with losses to Georgia, Kentucky, and Arkansas. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. pic.twitter.com/ccYhjcNMF4. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. He is still just 1-5 against top five teams with the Wolverines, but 1-1 at home (and 4-4 against the top ten in the Big House). We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. Thats right, the godfather does alright. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) and quarterback Sean Clifford (14) after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Memphis Tigers at AT&T Stadium. James Franklin exited Vanderbilt with victories in the Music City Bowl, BBVA Compass Bowl, and a loss in the Liberty Bowl. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. The 2016 winner of the Woody Hayes Trophy as college football's top coach has guided Penn State to a 67-32 record. A victory would be Penn States second over an SEC team and give the program momentum heading into the offseason. 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. Keep in mind that at USC, Franklin will have easy access to elite talent he can and likely will stockpile. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. James Franklin was named Penn State's 43rd Annual Renaissance Fund honoree in 2019. During his first few press conferences, he had said how he wanted Penn State to again be the most dominant school in recruiting in Pennsylvania.[21]. F. 4-5. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. Including for Penn State Football. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Penn State exceeded expectations this season and has been rewarded for its efforts with a berth in the Rose Bowl. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Heres a recap of every bowl game Franklin coached en route to the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. 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First 8-win season since 1982. Hes no world-ender, but hes clearly got an impressive program on the rise. JAMES FRANKLIN BOWLIN. James Franklin can't hide his disappointment about Penn State opt-outs [Opinion] Nittany Lions coach calls preparing for the Outback Bowl without 6 players a challenge In the four non-major bowl games, Penn State has only won the Pinstripe Bowl. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Coach Franklin had the Commodores competitive in his first season as head coach during the 2011 season. 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 24121 (.662). Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Hes won one game in eleven chances vs top five teams: 2016 against Ohio State. Yeah. It goes without saying then that current Penn State head coach James Franklin has a long way to go to catch up to Paterno. He spent the first three years of his career at Vanderbilt. Interestingly, Fleck is 1-3 against top ten teams with the Gophers, but all four opponents were ranked in the top five. He's had one losing record in eight seasons, and that came after Penn State lost. Last . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In court testimony, Franklin admitted to changing his story about whether he told Vanderbilt players that he had viewed a video recording of the incident. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Penn State won 31-30 in overtime Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports, JACKSONVILLE, FL JANUARY 02: Head coaches 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 in Jacksonville, Florida. They were re-introduced when Franklin was coaching at Maryland several years later. Under James Franklin, Penn State has had the opportunity to participate in three New Year Six Bowls. Fast forward nearly seven years in the other direction, Franklin recently etched himself among an exclusive group of head coaching titans with his squads dominant 35-21 handling of Utah in the Rose Bowl. 6-3 since 2019, 11-10 since 2016. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Penn State University since 2014 and previously served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013. Penn State head coach James Franklin leads his team onto the field for a game against Central Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. On Jan. 2, 2023, Franklin will be leading his troops into battle at the Rose Bowl against the Utes. So, is James Franklin bad against top teams? He has won multiple New Year's Six bowl games. He has the most diverse schedule, with 13 different teams making up his 23-game record. Penn State University President Rodney Erickson and Director of Athletics Dave Joyner said a deep background search and intense interview questions left them confident that hiring Franklin would not bring any more damage to Penn State University, which was still working through the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal that damaged the program in 2011. A look at the Big Ten coaches records against top teams. Franklin met this moment last in 2016, when he took. Under his leadership, Penn State has reached bowl eligibility eight out of nine seasons, with the lone miss being the 2020 covid season. Franklin has spoken at every THON since 2014,[37] and the Franklin family has generously supported THON through annual gifts[38] including a $10,000 gift made in honor of football players Charlie Shuman, Nick Scott.[39]. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, January 1, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin yells from the sidelines during the second half of the 2019 Citrus Bowl against the Kentucky Wildcats at Camping World Stadium. November 18, 2022 at 9:32 p.m. Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown excelled in the on-field drills at the NFL combine. Of course, the hope is that Penn State can prove worthy of being on that level, and a coach being paid top dollar is expected to build that in the time he has been on campus. 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. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. On this date: In 1789, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as . . The first 9 win season since 1915. Anyways, a 2-3 record with Michigan State against teams not named Ohio State is still pretty impressive for a coach this short in his tenure. Franklin's Lions entered the game with a record of 11-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images), James Franklin has Penn State Football playing on New Years Day, even if the Nittany Lions failed to live up to expectations in 2021, an Outback Bowl bid awaits. 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. 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. Here is a look back at each bowl game coached by Franklin heading into the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. Franklin has won about two-thirds of his games with the school, but for a total compensation of $8.5 million, the Nittany Lions should be dominating the competition. Franklin coached in Penn States first bowl game since he was cleared of NCAA sanctions with a trip to the Pinstripe Bowl in 2014 in his first season on the job. Find out more. Contextualize this within the expectations of the Iowa Athletic Department, and theres a reason hes signed through 2029. Somehow, though, he only has one road game against the set, losing at #5 Michigan last year. Ill let you decide how important these games are to your team, and how often you want to win, after seeing how other coaches around the league do. A loss will only add to the overpaid conversation for Franklin. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Northwestern, like Vanderbilt in the SEC the sole private institution in the Big Ten, alleged that the real reason was fear on the part of Vanderbilt to continue playing its Big Ten counterparta series which had been referred to as the Battle of the Nerds.[19]. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Franklin (29-11) Harbaugh (28-11) Virtually identical records the last 3 years. Fortunately, Fisher will be there to grab the spotlight in the conversation in the meantime. He also has wins in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. Following Monday evenings national championship bout, several analysts included the Nittany Lions in the top 10 of their way-too-early top 25 rankings ahead of 2023. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 2 Alabama 340. Wait, what. If youre not in the Playoff, its the best of a bad situation. The others, which include Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Georgia, all hold a playoff appearance over the Nittany Lions, but none of the foes above faced a near program-shattering demise just three seasons before the playoff formats inception. 8 Missouri vs. No. Out of the eight bowl games that Penn State has reached, four of them now are New Year Six Bowls. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 11-2 2020. as Buckeyes receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 15 passes for a bowl-record 347 . 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. Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 38-24 in front of 55,801 fans.121231E, Vanderbilt 38, State of North Carolina 24, BIRMINGHAM, AL JANUARY 4: Vanderbilt Commodores head coach James Franklin (center) celebrates with his team after a win over the Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl at Legion Field on January 4, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. He owns an 91-49 career record, with a winning record in nine of 11 seasons at the helm. Capturing a Big Ten Championship, Fiesta Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Rose Bowl after maintaining a 16-14 overall clip heading into week five of the 2016 campaign shows just how far Penn State has come in a relatively short turnaround. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. James Franklin and Kyle Whittingham posed for pictures beside the Leishman Trophy, adorned with roses atop a silver pedestal. 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. Franklin finished the 2011 regular season with an overall record of 66 and a mark of 26 in conference play, finishing in a tie with Kentucky for fourth place in the SEC East. 240 W 37th Street, 8th floor New York, NY 10018. Paterno also had a record of 1340 in "major" bowls. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. In the other six bowl games, James Franklins teams are only 3-3. Thats what school spirit does. He's had three 11-win seasons, three New Year's Six bowl appearances and three top-10 finishes in the polls. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl at LP Field Dec. 31, 2012. Join the conversation today. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Franklin did come into Happy Valley already carrying an 0-5 record, but since arriving, hes lost 15 of 17 opportunities against top ten teams. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. Franklin did come into Happy Valley already carrying an 0-5 record, but since arriving, he's lost 15 of 17. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. if (el_info && el_button && (button_cookie || (siblingsHidden + bling_len <= 4))) {el_button.parentNode.removeChild(el_button); el_info.classList.add('open'); } Franklins 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. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 1, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin yells from the sidelines during the second half in the 2019 Citrus Bowl against the Kentucky Wildcats at Camping World Stadium. The Nittany Lions hold a 17-6-1 record in the major bowls ( Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton ). Currently, Franklins unit is primed to lose eight starters heading into the offseason, but the mix of fresh newcomers entering the starting lineup paired with key returnees could prime Penn State into Big Ten Championship contention during the last year of the four-team playoff format. On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 165, 285, and all the fun in between as the Big Ten bring four Number Ones in the back five weights. James Franklins career at Penn State has been quite the mixed bag of postseason results. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. While Franklin had an amazing record in 2016, the Nittany Lions lost the Rose Bowl 52-49. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. While there, Franklin led the cellar dwellers to a bowl appearance in all three seasons. JAMES FRANKLIN vs. Top 25 Opponents 11-14 at Penn State, 1-7 at Vanderbilt, 12-21 overall. Brown was sensational, setting the Penn State bowl-game rushing record with 203 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. 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. 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. (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. But Harbaugh has the playoff appearance that Franklin is still striving for, and that is the biggest difference between the two. He won the Big Ten at Penn State. 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. After signing a new 10-year contract, these are the games that you would like to see Penn State win. James W. Balkonis is an experienced Automotive Software Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the . In 99 games at Penn State, Franklin is 67-32. Penn State's James Franklin and Utah's Kyle Whittingham seek a momentum surge from winning the 2023 Rose Bowl. All those accomplishments don't cease to exist because of a nasty downturn and a bad break.