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

James Franklin reflects on his 12-year Penn State tenure, admitting in hindsight he may have stayed too long — especially after being blindsided by his firing despite rebuilding the program into a top-10 contender. He turned down lucrative offers, including from USC and LSU, to stay focused on Penn State’s rise, ultimately signing a $85M extension. Now at Virginia Tech, he’s finding a new home where his legacy is being celebrated — even with a statue proposal — in stark contrast to the abrupt, unceremonious exit that left him feeling unheard and undervalued. 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/32ebc1ee1219fea8