The news of James Franklin's departure was most definitely surprising to Penn State fans and the CFB world. After a stellar 2024 season, the Nittany Lions were willing and ready for anything that came their way this season, especially when they opened the season at the No. 2 spot in the AP poll. However, what they weren't expecting was for their head coach to leave mid-season. In his tenure, Franklin was deemed as one of the most confident and culture-driven coaches of the pr