Franklin Reflects on Penn State Exit | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

James Franklin admits he regrets not leaving Penn State on his own terms, citing a lack of appreciation that left him feeling undervalued during his tenure. Despite signing a lucrative 10-year, $85M deal in 2021 and believing they were close to greatness, the relationship soured, leading to his exit. Now at Virginia Tech, he’s finding the respect and admiration he craved, in a program where fan expectations are more modest — and perhaps more sustainable. Though his Penn State legacy includes success, the lack of deep playoff runs left a void, and Franklin now sees a fresh start as the best path forward — a reminder that even great coaches sometimes need a change of scenery to thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ce6e5a3b46fac69