"STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- James Franklin's record in big games played a role in Penn State moving on from the longtime head coach, athletic director Pat Kraft acknowledged Monday. "I'm here to win a national championship," Kraft said. "And I believe our fans deserve that." Penn State fired Franklin on Sunday after 12 seasons following a stunning 0-3 start in the Big Ten."
"The Nittany Lions opened the year ranked No. 2 in the polls off an appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals last season. But Penn State tumbled out of the polls two weeks ago after losing to then-winless UCLA, which hadn't held a lead all season. Then at home on Saturday, the Nittany Lions lost to Northwestern. With the two losses,"
Pat Kraft cited James Franklin's record in big games and the program's goal of winning a national championship when making the change. Penn State dismissed Franklin after 12 seasons following a 0-3 start in Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions began the year ranked No. 2 after a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance but lost to then-winless UCLA and Northwestern, falling out of the polls. Penn State became the first team since the FBS/FCS split in 1978 to lose consecutive games while favored by 20 or more points. Franklin was 4-21 against AP top-10 opponents, including 1-18 against top-10 Big Ten teams in conference games.
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