Penn State hoping starters return at Michigan State; reaction to James Franklin's new deal: Newsstand
Penn State was the talk of the sports world on Tuesday.
The Nittany Lions made a big splash then, as they and head football coach James Franklin agreed to a new 10-year deal. It will pay the 49-year-old $85 million in guaranteed money should he finish the 2031 season still on the PSU sideline.
Reaction to that is a big part of the newsstand for Nov. 24. But, we also have Franklin updates from his typical Tuesday news conference and more.
Let’s jump into the day’s top tweets and headlines.
Penn State tweets of the day
We cannot start anywhere but with the contract news. It came right around 4:30 p.m. ET.
Now, let’s take a look at what Franklin had to say about Saturday’s upcoming matchup with the Michigan State Spartans.
Top 10
- 1New
Nico Iamaleava update
UT QB boards team bus for UGA
- 2
Nick Saban
Coach regrets leaving LSU
- 3Hot
Gruden talks Tennessee
Ex-NFL coach addresses past rumors
- 4
DJ Lagway
Florida QB to return vs. LSU
- 5Trending
Jay Williams
Analyst calls out Kentucky fans
In current team news, Jahan Dotson is the latest Nittany Lion to accept a Senior Bowl invite, while Jordan Stout is a Ray Guy Award finalist.
Headlines of the day
Penn State and James Franklin agree to new 10-year deal: Here’s what we know: Pickel, BWI
Sean Clifford, other Penn State starters expected to return to lineup at Michigan State after bouts with illness: Gallen, PennLive
Penn State releases terms of James Franklin’s contract extension: Eckert, BWI
Franklin Buyout Terms, Contract Details in 10 Year Agreement: Jones, Statecollege.com
Recruits react to Franklin extension: “Honestly, I never really had a doubt”: Snyder, BWI
Why Penn State Is Betting on James Franklin: Wogenrich, SI
What they’re saying about Penn State coach James Franklin new 10-year deal with the Nittany Lions: Pickel, BWI
Analysis: James Franklin won. Everything. And Penn State caved: Giger, DKOnPittsburghSports
Quote of the day
“This was something Pat Freiermuth told me when Coach [Tyler] Bowen ended up leaving for the NFL. Pat told me that I had to trust the head guy because he’s going to take Penn State to the promised land. That always stuck with me and I always believed that would be the case. It’s great knowing this is the direction everyone wants to go.”