James Franklin is expected to receive a contract from Penn State worth up to $4.5 million a year, according to a source, making him the Big Ten's second-highest-paid coach behind Ohio State's Urban Meyer. [+] Enlarge James Franklin. Marvin Gentry/USA
Vanderbilt coach James Franklin is doused by linebacker Chase Garnham (36) after they defeated Houston, 41-24, in the BBVA Compass Bowl Jan. 4 in Birmingham, Ala. Franklin, who is expected to be named as Penn State's next coach on Saturday
He hasn't even officially taken the job yet, but James Franklin has an important first task: retaining Penn State's longtime defensive line coach and recruiting powerhouse.
Vanderbilt Coach James Franklin is expected to accept an offer to become the next coach at Penn State, according to multiple reports. Bill O'Brien, who led the program for two seasons after the Jerry Sandusky scandal, left last week to become head
Vanderbilt coach James Franklin is doused by linebacker Chase Garnham (36) after they defeated Houston, 41-24, in the BBVA Compass Bowl Jan. 4 in Birmingham, Ala. Franklin, who is expected to be named as Penn State's next coach on Saturday