This was the year and this was the team for Franklin and his Penn State program to prove the doubters wrong, to extinguish the derisive "Big Game James" nickname once and for all. Led by Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren and Nicholas Singleton, Franklin compiled enough elite talent to make a real run at finally breaking through that ceiling.

As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.

Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.

Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, will enter the 2025 NFL Draft, agent Drew Rosenhaus tells ESPN.

Abdul Carter had one of the best seasons and careers in a Penn State football uniform, and now he's taking his talents to the National Football League. The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft,

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American selection.