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James Franklin Is Already Making The Same Excuses At Virginia Tech That He Did At Penn State

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By most accounts, James Franklin‘s first season as the head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies has been a success through eight games. Franklin has the Hokies at 6-2 after a 3-9 season a year ago, and they may well be favored in three of their four remaining games. However, the season hasn’t exactly been perfect. […] The post James Franklin Is Already Making The Same Excuses At Virginia Tech That He Did At Penn State appeared first on BroBible.

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Penn State lands 2027 running back over Ohio State, Missouri

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Class of 2027 three-star running back Jordan Hall has committed to Penn State, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported Saturday evening. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native chose the Nittany Lions over Ohio State and Missouri, giving head coach Matt Campbell another promising addition to his recruiting class. Hall previously pledged to Miami (Ohio) after receiving an offer from […] The post Penn State lands 2027 running back over Ohio State, Missouri appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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These 8 Struggling College Football Programs Overspent Mightily On Their Rosters

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In today’s era of college football, cash is king. Those that spend in NIL are often the most successful. The most expensive rosters in 2026 are valued at upwards of $50 million. You’ll find many of those top spenders littered atop the most recent AP Poll. Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Miami each fall in […] The post These 8 Struggling College Football Programs Overspent Mightily On Their Rosters appeared first on BroBible.

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Matt Campbell Rejects Criticism Of Rocco Becht After Being Trashed By Teammate’s Dad

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The Penn State football program is not planning to move on from starting quarterback Rocco Becht. Head coach Matt Campbell rejected the idea of a demotion after a loss to Michigan. That response comes after Becht was publicly trashed by a teammate’s father on social media. Becht has been Campbell’s signal caller for four seasons. […] The post Matt Campbell Rejects Criticism Of Rocco Becht After Being Trashed By Teammate’s Dad appeared first on BroBible.

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Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht puts positive spin on Temple slog before Big Ten play

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Penn State started slowly against Temple in Week 2. They missed a field goal on their first drive of the game and were down 3-0 in the second quarter. Rocco Becht was able to get the offense moving later. Becht would go on to throw for three touchdowns and Penn State came away with the […] The post Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht puts positive spin on Temple slog before Big Ten play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Franklin Invited Transfer QB Beau Pribula On Virginia Tech Visit Only To Immediately Snub Him

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When former Penn State and Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula entered the transfer portal following the 2025 season, he had one destination in mind. Pribula, a Pennsylvania native who began his career with the Nittany Lions, was intent on reuniting with former coach James Franklin at Virginia Tech. And it appeared that Franklin was on the same page; at least, […] The post James Franklin Invited Transfer QB Beau Pribula On Virginia Tech Visit Only To Immediately Snub Him appeared first on BroBible.

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Tennessee Makes Unfortunate Decision on Nation's No. 9 Transfer Recruit

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The Tennessee Volunteers were one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this offseason. They brought in 21 commitments, ranking 10th in the SEC and 27th nationally, according to Rivals. One of their biggest additions among that group was former Penn State Nittany Lions EDGE Chaz Coleman. ...

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“Come To Miami” “Texas Obviously”: Fans Debate As 5-Star Defensive Standout Teases Commitment Decision

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Being a five-star prospect and the No. 1 in the position could mean that certain prospects are choosing between some of the top schools around the country, This is happening to Class of 2028 defensive lineman Tyzon Swann, who can choose to go to any school he wants, from Auburn to Penn State to Ohio […]

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"Was it stupid? Absolutely": Emmanuel Acho gets real about Jaxson Dart publicly supporting Donald Trump amid rift with Abdul Carter – Sportskeeda

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"Was it stupid? Absolutely": Emmanuel Acho gets real about Jaxson Dart publicly supporting Donald Trump amid rift with Abdul Carter  Sportskeeda

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Matt Campbell Pulls Off Recruiting Coup Over Ohio State for Elite 6-Foot-7 TE

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After taking over from former head coach James Franklin in what was touted to be one of the biggest mid-season debacles of the 2025 CFB season, current head coach Matt Campbell is now on a recruiting spree as the Penn State Nittany Lions gear up for the 2026 CFB season. With a lot of high-profile […]

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Tight end commits to Penn State over Ohio State

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Penn State picked up its second tight end commitment in the 2027 cycle Friday when Sean Currie announced his pledge via Rivals YouTube channel. The Lawrenceville School standout from New Jersey chose the Nittany Lions over Ohio State, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech. Currie became Penn State’s 19th known commitment at the time of […] The post Tight end commits to Penn State over Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penn State Football Recruiting: Ranking the Biggest Commitments So Far on Matt Campbell’s Squad

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After firing James Franklin, Penn State took a big hit in its high school recruitment. However, when Matt Campbell took over as their new head coach, he got the ball rolling on recruitment again and securing more high school recruits even though he also lost a few. Penn State, while a perennial powerhouse, did not […]

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BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Opens Up About Leaving Penn State Hanging To Remain In Provo

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After firing head coach James Franklin midway through the 2025 college football season, the Penn State Nittany Lions launched an extended search for the next person to lead their program forward. After swinging and missing on big names such as Curt Cignetti and Kalen DeBoer, the Nittany Lions eventually landed on BYU head coach Kalani […] The post BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Opens Up About Leaving Penn State Hanging To Remain In Provo appeared first on BroBible.

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Penn State Is Price Gouging USC Football Fans With Outrageously Expensive Tickets For ‘White Out’ Game

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Although Penn State has not yet made an official announcement, it is widely expected that the university will hold its annual ‘White Out’ for the college football game against USC on October 10. Even without the announcement, ticket prices are outrageous. The home team is price gouging visiting fans for one of the marquee Big […] The post Penn State Is Price Gouging USC Football Fans With Outrageously Expensive Tickets For ‘White Out’ Game appeared first on BroBible.

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James Franklin Beats Former School For Top QB Fueling Narrative Of Penn State Money Issue

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The Virginia Tech football team landed the commitment of four-star quarterback Peter Bourque this week. He becomes the top recruit of the James Franklin era in Blacksburg. The Hokies beat Penn State and Georgia to secure Bourque’s pledge. It’s fueled an interesting narrative regarding the Nittany Lions’ buy-in. NIL rumors surrounded Bourque’s recruitment. It seems […] The post James Franklin Beats Former School For Top QB Fueling Narrative Of Penn State Money Issue appeared first on BroBible.

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James Franklin Was So Salty After Penn State Firing That He Refuses To Watch His Former Players

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It’s certainly no secret that the bad blood between Penn State and former football coach James Franklin runs deep. Both sides have been sure to remind you of that fact at any and every turn. But it turns out Franklin took things one step further. The former Nittany Lions head coach was somewhat surprisingly fired in the middle of […] The post James Franklin Was So Salty After Penn State Firing That He Refuses To Watch His Former Players appeared first on BroBible.

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“Nobody Cares”: Months On, James Franklin Has His Say on Penn State Sacking

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James Franklin was relieved of his duties as Penn State head coach back in October 2025, and much has been said and written about the decision ever since then. Perhaps the main reason for the chatter around his firing comes from the fact that he spent 12 years at the program, which is an impressive […]

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James Franklin Reveals Real Reason Why Brent Pry is at Virginia Tech Despite Firing

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When James Franklin lost his job as head coach of Penn State last year, speculation was rife about where he was going to end up, as it became clear that college football could not say goodbye to Franklin and he himself couldn’t say goodbye either. As the options began to become clear, Virginia Tech swooped […]

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