Penn State seemed built to contend and riding recent good vibes. In reality, it was one of college football's most fragile teams.

James Franklin made his first comments about his Penn State firing that materialized earlier this week, appearing on a “College GameDay” segment.

A national analyst suggests that Penn State try and hire a current and former Notre Dame staffer is their new head coach.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been mentioned by some reports as a potential target for Penn State athletics director Pat Kraft.

The former Penn State coach appeared Saturday on ESPN College GameDay to make his first public comments since being fired Oct. 12. Franklin called the past six days "surreal," from being told Sunday afternoon of the decision to calling his family to telling players, parents and recruits about the decision.

James Franklin’s $49-plus million buyout could soon look like chump change. Mike Norvell’s rump now roasts on the hot seat after a fourth consecutive loss, and his buyout would check in at more than $58 million at season’s end.

Who will Penn State football hire to replace James Franklin? Here are the latest reports and updates on candidates to become the next head coach.