According to Franklin's Penn State contract, obtained by Front Office Sports, offset clauses could mitigate the nearly $50 million buyout.

After Penn State made the decision to fire James Franklin, stomaching a reported $49 million buyout to do so, the university's future and its coveted vacancy took center stage once the shock of the decision wore off.

Dr. Scott Lynch, whose clashes with Franklin led to his 2019 firing as football doctor, is taking something of a victory lap.

Kirk Ferentz talked about Penn State's firing of James Franklin and maintaining longevity in college football.

James Franklin is on the market, kicked to the curb by Penn State. He's a program builder. Within the SEC, there are programs that need rebuilt.