James Franklin, Abdul Carter and Penn State

An inspiration to Black coaches: James Franklin's historic position in the Orange Bowl
As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach reflected on how two Black head coaches can impact the future.
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
Penn State’s James Franklin offers another update on Abdul Carter’s status for Notre Dame
STATE COLLEGE – Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter left the Lions’ 31-14 win over Boise State in the second quarter with an apparent injury to his left arm/shoulder area. He did not return.
James Franklin Sends Message to Penn State Ahead of Notre Dame Showdown
Granted, Penn State has had a relatively easy road through the first weeks of the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions took on SMU, the last team to earn a spot in the playoff, in the opener, and won, 38-10. And this week, it was on to the Fiesta Bowl, where Penn State beat Boise State of the lightly regarded Mountain West Conference, 31-14.
Penn State Hopeful Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter Will Be Ready for Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance defensive star Abdul Carter will be back for College Football Playoff semifinals against Notre Dame
Penn State's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Abdul Carter plays
Penn State coach James Franklin said Saturday that it's "too early" to determine if All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.
Will Abdul Carter play for Penn State in the Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame?
As Penn State prepares for a College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl this week, the biggest question for the Nittany Lions may be centered on the status of star edge rusher Abdul Carter.
James Franklin: “don’t think anything can stop” Abdul Carter from playing in Orange Bowl
Typically, Penn State head coach James Franklin doesn’t discuss injuries on his team unless they are long-term. However, Franklin knows that Abdul Carter’s status ahead of the College Football Playoff Semifinals warrants plenty of intrigue across the sport.
James Franklin gives game-changing update on Abdul Carter's playing status entering Notre Dame CFP semifinal
Penn State fans could be in for a treat based on James Franklin's recent comments regarding the status of defensive end Abdul Carter and his availability for the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame.
Penn State DE Abdul Carter ‘doing great’ ahead of Orange Bowl matchup, Franklin says
Carter’s status remains to be determined after he left the Fiesta Bowl in the second quarter with an injury and did not return.
Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
"I'd love him back," Penn State coach James Franklin says of Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton before the Orange ...
James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter
The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta ...
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run ...
Why Penn State's James Franklin wants Nick Saban to be CFB commissioner
Penn State football coach James Franklin is making the case that former coach Nick Saban should play a large role in College ...
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How much is Penn State coach James Franklin's buyout in 2024?
So how much would Penn State have to pay James Franklin if the Nittany Lions ever decided to fire their head coach? Franklin — who has been the Nittany Lions’ head coach since 2014 — has ...
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta ...
James Franklin sounds off on Penn State's Ashton Jeanty lockdown
Penn State football HC James Franklin speaks on the defense's strong outing vs. Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in CFP game ...
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James Franklin explains why Penn State did not provide availability report vs. Boise State
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin has turned his attention to the Orange Bowl, which is acting as a College ...