Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP

The Penn State Football Report Card: Orange Bowl Edition
The Nittany Lions close a remarkable season with too many what-ifs in a loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its ...
The Lawrence Police Department trolled Penn State after loss to Notre Dame
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin now has a 1-15 record against top-five teams in his career, and that stat was widely ...
No. 6 Penn State has its national title dreams dashed by a late Notre Dame field goal in Orange Bowl
With under 20 seconds remaining, Fighting Irish kicker Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard high-flying attempt to secure the win.
Notre Dame Shocks Penn State in Orange Bowl: 5 Key Numbers That Defined the Game
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jack Kiser (24) defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) ...
Penn State QB Drew Allar’s late interception helps seal Notre Dame’s win in Orange Bowl
Drew Allar's critical interception sealed Penn State's loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the ...
Penn State report card for Notre Dame: Both teams trade knockout shots before Irish force the issue late
Penn State was in control of its Orange Bowl semifinal against Notre Dame, and then the Lions weren’t. The Fighting Irish had ...