With the breaking news that James Franklin’s run as Penn State’s head coach has ended abruptly after 12 seasons, there is a slew of reactions of the much maligned former head coach of the Nittany Lions.
Nebraska fans seeing James Franklin got fired but then realizing Matt Rhule could be a candidate pic.twitter.com/tl7XuflAwE
— GeoffinLincoln (@GeoffinLincoln) October 12, 2025
James Franklin picking up his $50M buyout from Penn State pic.twitter.com/jTKL5JJXvq
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) October 12, 2025
IT REALLY HAPPENED
THE BAD BALD MAN IS GONE
JAMES FRANKLIN HAS BEEN EXILED FROM HAPPY VALLEY
A GLORIOUS DAY pic.twitter.com/zawEjcBNCZ
— Barstool Penn State (@PSUBarstool) October 12, 2025
You can say Jams Franklin never won a big game, but you can’t deny that he took a program that was at an all time low, and within 3 seasons turned them back into a perennial top 10 program. Penn State football would be in a worse place if it wasn’t for James Franklin. Thanks, CJF pic.twitter.com/PUAJTbS2OJ
— Jeremiah Miller (@JeremiahMiller0) October 12, 2025
While we all await word on James Franklin, consider: With yesterday's game on the line, the Jim Knowles defense allowed Northwestern to pick up an eight (8) first downs on its last two possessions to melt the clock and clinch the dagger that may ultimate doom CJF.
— Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel) October 12, 2025
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— Max Granville (@max_granville13) October 12, 2025
Who knew James Franklin trying to little bro Marcus Freeman would be the beginning of the end for him? pic.twitter.com/DnRVgPb3RK
— Mason (@MasonPlummer_) October 12, 2025
My favorite James Franklin moment at Penn State is when he chose to kick a field goal from the 3-yard line while trailing 28-0.
Quite possibly the saddest field goal in college football history. pic.twitter.com/zjmWbnIBmk
— Brandon Koretz (@BrandonKoretz) October 12, 2025
James Franklin's 2025:
January 9th: Playing for a spot in the national title game
November 12th: Fired
Life comes at you fast… pic.twitter.com/Owzmp1dZ5N
— College Sports Only (@CSOonX) October 12, 2025
How James Franklin is sleeping tonight after being fired pic.twitter.com/c84oA9Gr4A
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 12, 2025
That’s the dream job! Trick a university to pay you big contract and completely fuck shit up for 4/5 years, get fired, ride off into the sunset with 50 plus million for nothing!!!
S/O James Franklin
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) October 12, 2025
It took just three losses for Penn State to fire James Franklin.
That’s the thing with Penn State. They don’t allow any nonsense from coaches.
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) October 12, 2025
I’ll always associate James Franklin as the man who called a timeout up 56-0 to get his field goal unit on the field and Mike Francesa calling him “a horses ass” for making such a decision.
— Gershon Rabinowitz (@GershOnline) October 12, 2025
James Franklin the last 3 weeks: pic.twitter.com/E6UKHseAcR
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) October 11, 2025
James Franklin when he heard the news from Penn State’s athletic director this morning:
pic.twitter.com/KgmHFyaF9g— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 12, 2025
Hey everyone, it’s the “cameraman” here. In reality, I was about 10-12 feet away from James Franklin when this occurred, but the perspective is condensed. Anyway, since you’re curious, here’s the photo and you can see my whole gallery at @pennlive. Storm clouds brewing. pic.twitter.com/KOFJZ6i50l
— Joe Hermitt (@JoeHermitt) October 12, 2025
