Penn State Football Head Coach James Franklin Agrees To New Six-Year Deal
STATE COLLEGE (KDKA) -- Penn State Football Head Coach James Franklin is staying put in State College for at least the next half decade.
Franklin agreed to a new deal with the Nittany Lions Wednesday morning.
James Franklin agrees to new 6-year, $38.2 million contract at Penn State thru 2025""
James Franklin agrees to new 6-year, $38.2 million contract at Penn State thru 2025
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) February 26, 2020
The deal carries $35.4 million in guaranteed cash for the head coach.
"James Franklin's new six-year deal with #PennState: $5.4 million in the first year and goes up to $6.5M in 2025. The buyout if Franklin leaves starts at $5 million and drops by $1 million annually. He is 41-11 since 2016. Only Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban have a better win %"
James Franklin's new six-year deal with #PennState: $5.4 million in the first year and goes up to $6.5M in 2025. The buyout if Franklin leaves starts at $5 million and drops by $1 million annually. He is 41-11 since 2016. Only Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban have a better win %
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) February 26, 2020
In his six years at Penn State, Franklin holds a 56-23 overall record in 79 games. He is 3-3 in Bowl Games during his time at State College as well. On top of the high winning percentage, Franklin was named the 2016 Big Ten Coach of the Year.