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Podcast: The Best of the Sports Shop
Episode: Penn State Fires James Franklin After 12 Seasons + AP Top 25 + Alabama Wins
Description: Pam, Hump and Alex discuss the James Franklin firing, Alabama winning and more.
James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State over the weekend following the team’s third consecutive loss. Despite compiling a strong overall record of 104-45 during his tenure and leading the Nittany Lions to a recent College Football Playoff appearance, the program's continued struggles this season ultimately led to his dismissal. In the wake of the decision, Penn State named associate head coach Terry Smith as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. What does this mean for Pe...