List of Penn State Nittany Lions bowl games, Results are sortable first by whether the result was a Penn State win, loss or tie and then second by the. Michigan: W, 21-17, over Penn State. You can judge these coaches through whatever lens you want. Join our linker program. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. Franklin went to the 2017 Fiesta Bowl with a record of 10-2. Still, hes 0-2 since rejoining the Scarlet Knights. Consecutive Winning Seasons: 6. Ill let you decide how important these games are to your team, and how often you want to win, after seeing how other coaches around the league do. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Penn State University since 2014 and previously served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013. Perhaps most impressive is his 4-2 home record against top five teams since 2008. First Vandy player Zac Stacy to rush for over 3,000 yards in career, the first time since 1949 to 1951 that Vanderbilt beat rival Ole Miss in consecutive years. The 3-3 record is partly due to Franklins goals for the bowl games. Franklin did come into Happy Valley already carrying an 0-5 record, but since arriving, hes lost 15 of 17 opportunities against top ten teams. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 4 Wolverines, a team that was. In the three New Year Six bowls, James Franklins teams are 2-1. Three of the nine bowl appearances have been in New Year Six bowls, the last of which is the Cotton Bowl in 2019. Paterno also had a record of 1340 in "major" bowls. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. He won the Big Ten at Penn State. if (Modernizr.desktop || Modernizr.laptop) { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('desktop'); } else { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('mobile'); } 4 Wolverines, a team that was in the College Football Playoff last season as the Big Ten champion. Paterno is one of only two coaches in history to have competed in and won all five major bowls with the other being Bob Stoops at Oklahoma. 240 W 37th Street, 8th floor New York, NY 10018. The man, the myth, the legend, Jim Leonhard has never lost to a top ten team. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images), January 2, 2017; Pasadena, California, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin speaks with running back Saquon Barkley (26) before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl at LP Field Dec. 31, 2012. if (!el_button || !el_info || !el_info.classList) { console.log('no meta_button'); return; } He is still just 1-5 against top five teams with the Wolverines, but 1-1 at home (and 4-4 against the top ten in the Big House). var bling_len = 0; On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. A look at the Big Ten coaches records against top teams. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Heres a recap of every bowl game Franklin coached en route to the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. var siblingsHidden = 0; Recently, Penn State announced at the end of the 2019 regular season that the Board of Trustees had confirmed unanimous approval of an extension of James Franklin contract after rumored interest from several other programs including the USC Trojans[29] and Florida State Seminoles. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_bowl_games&oldid=1131229638, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 04:45. Franklins wins came against the University of Washington in the Fiesta Bowl and against Memphis University in the Cotton Bowl. After starting the season with three wins and then three losses, the third to Georgia in a close game (3328) that proved they could be competitive. Prior to arriving at Penn State, Franklin led Vanderbilt to a 24-15 record over a three-year period and served as offensive coordinator at both . They received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 5339. Penn State's student blog, Natty Nittany We're very, very careful and very methodical about doing that. PSU had a breakthrough in 2016, winning the East Division and Big Ten overall. It was only the third nine-win season in school history, also was the first time since 1935 that Vandy won five SEC games in a year and the first time in 30 years that they won at home against Tennessee. One of the best things about the holiday season besides family, food, and for some, a couple of days off work has to be college football Bowl season. At the beginning of the 2022-23 bowl season, Franklin was on the winning side of a bowl game as often as he was on the losing side. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, December 30, 2017; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin takes the field with wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5), safety Marcus Allen (2) and linebacker Jason Cabinda (40) before the game against the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix- Stadion. 11-2 2020. WATCH: Penn State coach James Franklin knocks out push-ups on sideline after unsportsmanlike penalty Franklin held himself accountable for his mistake in the middle of the game against. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images), James Franklin has Penn State Football playing on New Years Day, even if the Nittany Lions failed to live up to expectations in 2021, an Outback Bowl bid awaits. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. 2020 Penn State Season 4-5. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. The squad has won two consensus national championships, three Big Ten conference championships, 28 bowl games, and has achieved an 856-382 (.685%) overall record. Since the College Football Playoff era commenced in 2014, the Nittany Lions reside as just one of five programs to capture three New Years Six bowl victories with their latest triumph over the Utes. Schianos first Rutgers tenure came before the sleeping giant rested its head in the Bee One Gee, and so his wins were against Louisville and USF. Including for Penn State Football. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. It marked his second head coaching stint following three years at Vanderbilt. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. as Buckeyes receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 15 passes for a bowl-record 347 . Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, January 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Vanderbilt won the game 41-24. . Jeff Brohm, bringer of harbors and crusher of dreams, is an even 3-3 against top ten teams since joining Purdue. Penn State football coach James Franklin agreed to a new 10-year contract Tuesday that will guarantee him . But Harbaugh has the playoff appearance that Franklin is still striving for, and that is the biggest difference between the two. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results JAMES FRANKLIN BOWLIN (1924 - 2008) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. When James Franklin looks over the history of Penn State's series against Ohio State, he examines more than just the six seasons he has patrolled the sideline as head coach of the Nittany Lions and his 1-5 record in those meetings against the Buckeyes. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Couple that with a 3-2 record while at Stanford, and maybe the Michigan Man is actually okay at this coaching thing. He's getting paid too much money, has recruited too well, has coached too many close games not to know. "I am pleased with the progress our program has made in the community, in the classroom and on the field. He has a small sample size, especially when considering this is his sixth year with the Boilermakers, but he got his second win against a top five team (second-ranked Iowa in 2021) faster than everyone on this list except the next guy. In his free time, Connor can be found playing golf or pick-up basketball. Hes no world-ender, but hes clearly got an impressive program on the rise. They then lost their bowl game to 3128. Capturing a Big Ten Championship, Fiesta Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Rose Bowl after maintaining a 16-14 overall clip heading into week five of the 2016 campaign shows just how far Penn State has come in a relatively short turnaround. The following season, he took over as the coach of the defensive secondary for his alma mater, East Stroudsburg. . Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead left to become the head coach at Mississippi State, star Running Back Saquon Barkley was drafted as the 2nd overall draft pick by the New York Giants, and Tight End Mike Gesicki was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. James Franklin. 2-8 in true road games against Top 25 opponents, 5-10 counting. He went 2-7 with Wisconsin before jumping ship for Arkansas, then 2-11 with the Razorbacks before limping back to the Big Ten. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. Nov 5, 2011; Gainesville FL, United States; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach James Franklin (left) speaks to the umpires during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A victory would be Penn States second over an SEC team and give the program momentum heading into the offseason. Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno still holds the record for most coaching wins in a college football game at 24, and that record looks set to be secure for a few more years. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images), December 27, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with players after overtime in the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. At a school with such a storied history, this is simply not good enough. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. Wait, what. Michigan alone in second place. Last . But I want to hear the argument about how James Franklin had it tougher than Jeff Brohm. Franklin led Vanderbilt to a bowl game all three of his seasons as head coach at Vanderbilt, a team that had never previously participated in a bowl game in consecutive seasons, making him the only football coach in program history to do so. Hes had two of those top ten games at home, and five on the road. After starting his career 0-6 in such games, Kirk Ferentz is 12-18 (and 5-9 against top five teams).