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3 takeaways on Penn State deciding to fire James Franklin, name Terry Smith its interim head coach

Greg Pickelby: Greg Pickel10/12/25GregPickel
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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin directs a play during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State football fired head coach James Franklin on Sunday. The Nittany Lions named Terry Smith the interim head coach.