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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. } JAMES FRANKLIN: For Penn State specifically, obviously in my 12 years as a head coach, I've never had an opt-out until last year, and I think that's a challenge across college football right now. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Links to the season article for the Penn State team that competed in the bowl for that year. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. His lone win came against Penn State in 2020, a Penn State team that was later revealed to be made up of scarecrows. [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. Aside from Franklin, Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Mack Brown (Texas), Terry Donahue (UCLA), and former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno all eclipsed the mark throughout their respective tenures. 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. Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 38-24. It was only the third nine-win season in school history, also was the first time since 1935 that Vandy won five SEC games in a year and the first time in 30 years that they won at home against Tennessee. 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. Yeah. 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. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. Penn State Football was the higher-ranked team in all three games. Undefeated. 2-8 in true road games against Top 25 opponents, 5-10 counting. James Franklin's record at Penn State. Did Ryan Day start with a massive advantage over Mike Locksley? 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Schiano actually has a higher win percentage against top five teams, going 2-6 in his career. 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. 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]. 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. The lone New Year Six Bowl loss for James Franklin happened in his only other Rose Bowl appearance. Hes 2-3 against top five teams, which means hes 4-0 against teams ranked 6-10. During his tenure at K-State, Franklin nurtured record setting offensive talent; including the future NFL starters quarterback Josh Freeman and All-America wide receiver Jordy Nelson. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. James W. Balkonis is an experienced Automotive Software Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the . 10:54 Certainly, James Franklin knows what needs to be fixed. Penn State finished the regular season 75, and 45 in Big Ten play. 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. Regardless, Locksley clearly is the worst coach in the conference against top competition. James Franklin debued in 2014 with a 2-6 conference mark, but gradually built the Lions into an annual contender. We're very, very careful and very methodical about doing that. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. You can follow his Twitter and Instagram @ckrause_31. Nobody in the Big Ten has beaten more (or played more) top ten teams than Ferentz, but maybe give Ryan Day like three more years. Just not as well. Standing to the side of a stadium tunnel with media members as Buckeye fans exited after storming the field, Penn State head coach James Franklin recalled the 33-24 loss his team had just suffered . The Outback Bowl wont change any narratives with the Penn State Football program. if (!el_button || !el_info || !el_info.classList) { console.log('no meta_button'); return; } 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. Heading into Penn State football head coach James Franklin's third season in Happy Valley, the Pennsylvania native boasted a moderate 14-12 record at the helm, highlighted by a first-year Pinstripe Bowl victory over Boston College for the program's first bowl triumph since the 2009 campaign. Since James Franklin's arrival in 2014, Penn State football has been in a state of disarray. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. 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). Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. Beginning his ninth season at Penn State, Franklin finds himself at another crossroad, yet with far more leverage at his disposal this time. First Vandy player Zac Stacy to rush for over 3,000 yards in career, the first time since 1949 to 1951 that Vanderbilt beat rival Ole Miss in consecutive years. The following season, he took over as the coach of the defensive secondary for his alma mater, East Stroudsburg. He won the Big Ten at Penn State. 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. Not a huge difference. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. var el = el_button; Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. 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. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. 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. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. As a point of clarity, this is counting games against top ten/top five teams at the time of meeting, according to the AP Poll, or CFP rankings (or BCS poll) when available. First 8-win season since 1982. Personal Biography: Born: February 2, 1972 Hometown: Langhorne, Pennsylvania . It goes without saying that current Penn State head coach James Franklin has a long way to go to catch up with Paterno. Maybe the toughest one on this list to sort out, his 5-18 record was accumulated with three different teams. GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions cleans the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies 35-28 at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Missouri's offense averaged close to 40 points per game this year. 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. Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. Follow Kevin McGuire on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. 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. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. Penn State Football Head coach James Franklin takes to the field prior to Penn State Footballs game vs Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. 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). "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. Hogs split-season series with Kentucky after the loss. In just nine seasons, Franklin accomplished the mark quicker than any of the four other counterparts. 4 Wolverines, a team that was in the College Football Playoff last season as the Big Ten champion. All those accomplishments don't cease to exist because of a nasty downturn and a bad break. 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 led Vanderbilt to a bowl game all three of his seasons as head coach at Vanderbilt, a team that had never previously participated in a bowl game in consecutive seasons, making him the only football coach in program history to do so. However, with Franklins latest New Years Six sweep at the Rose Bowl, the head coach achieved a feat that Nick Saban, Ryan Day, Dabo Swinney, and Kirby Smart have yet to accomplish. Franklin was 2-1 in bowl games at Vanderbilt, a notable feat in its own right since Vanderbilt is only 4-4-1 in bowl games all-time. (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. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. However, after an injury sustained by quarterback Sean Clifford, the team struggled towards the end of the season winning just two out of their final seven games. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images), December 27, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with players after overtime in the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. Couple that with a 3-2 record while at Stanford, and maybe the Michigan Man is actually okay at this coaching thing. Locksley lost to #7 Oregon and #4 TCU while at New Mexico, and has gone 0-7 against top ten teams and 0-3 against top five teams so far at Maryland. Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown excelled in the on-field drills at the NFL combine. Guess theres something in the water in Michigan that prevents coaches from beating Ohio State. Franklin has led his teams to three Top 10 finishes (3 at Penn State) and six Top 25 finishes (2 at. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. This Rose Bowl appearance will mark the second time in James Franklins career that he has led Penn State to the Rose Bowl, with the last one coming in 2016. When the pressure is on, Leonhard does not let down. So, is James Franklin bad against top teams? Onward Debates Barry Reeger, Associated Press Utah and Penn State have never met on the football field. 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. In the three New Year Six bowls, James Franklins teams are 2-1. James Franklin. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. The 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. The victory helped Franklin become the fifth-ever head coach to guide his team to Fiesta, Cotton, and Rose Bowl wins. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports). 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 . Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Micah Parsons (Stadium. Franklin left the Wildcat coaching staff prior to Ron Prince's 2008 dismissal, and subsequent return of Coach Bill Snyder. Franklin's Lions entered the game with a record of 11-2. On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. Sources claim Mike Locksley will hire Gattis as his OC in 2023. Nine of his losses (and seven of his top-five losses) have come on the road, with just six opportunities coming at home. This afternoon, Penn State's contingent, including head coach James Franklin and radio broadcaster and former Harris' teammate Jack Ham, wore those No. 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. James Franklins Vanderbilt teams went 2-1, while the Penn State teams have gone 1-2. 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 has been a head coach for 11 seasons now. 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 99 games at Penn State, Franklin is 67-32. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. Under James Franklin, Penn State has had the opportunity to participate in three New Year Six Bowls. 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. 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]. A loss will only add to the overpaid conversation for Franklin. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. 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. Amazing. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. var bling_len = 0; The Nittany Lions hold a 17-6-1 record in the major bowls ( Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton ). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 30, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks onto the field with wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5), safety Marcus Allen (2) and linebacker Jason Cabinda (40) prior to the game against the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. 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. 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]. Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. Franklin has made a bowl game in 10 of those, including this year. Most times scoring 40 (5) or more points since 1915. 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. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Heres a recap of every bowl game Franklin coached en route to the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. [11] The Washington Post reported other candidates for the job were Al Golden of Temple and Larry Coker of UTSA (and formerly Miami), and that Franklin was not the frontrunner. 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. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images). 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. After signing a new 10-year contract, these are the games that you would like to see Penn State win. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, January 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Still, yeah. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. It marked his second head coaching stint following three years at Vanderbilt. If youre not in the Playoff, its the best of a bad situation. And here he is, the reason were here today. Top ten teams tend to be pretty good, and beating them every time certainly isnt the expectation for most programs. Penn State news by Franklins career bowl record of 5-5 is highlighted by a pair of New Years Six bowl game victories in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has taken Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt. 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. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. Join the conversation today. A victory in the Rose Bowl will bring Coach Franklin back to the .500. The man, the myth, the legend, Jim Leonhard has never lost to a top ten team. It goes without saying then that current Penn State head coach James Franklin has a long way to go to catch up to Paterno. Its important to distinguish that across Paternos first nine seasons in Happy Valley, the former 15-year assistant put the Nittany Lions on the map by embarking on an 85-15-1 record, highlighted by reaching three undefeated campaigns in 1968, 1969, and 1973. Hes in his ninth year, and faces a top-ten foe every five games on average. The 3-3 record is partly due to Franklins goals for the bowl games. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 38-24 before 55,801 fans.121231 E, BIRMINGHAM, AL JANUARY 04: Head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores James Franklin (center) celebrates with his team following a victory over the Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl at Legion Field on January 4, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. I think that's why there's a lot of conversations going on about expansion and things like that. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. Franklin did come into Happy Valley already carrying an 0-5 record, but since arriving, he's lost 15 of 17. Thats right, the godfather does alright. Contextualize this within the expectations of the Iowa Athletic Department, and theres a reason hes signed through 2029. 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. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2019; Arlington, Texas, 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. Seasons: 129 (1889 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 898-398-37 Conferences: Big Ten, Ind Conf. One of Penn State's Big Ten rivals is adding a former James Franklin assistant to the staff, and it's a big one.