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‘We hold all our programs to the highest standards’ | PSU athletic director comments on Franklin firing
Pat Kraft cited high expectations and program direction in firing James Franklin after six games, with three top recruits decommitting, signaling recruiting challenges ahead.
- On Sunday, Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Pat Kraft relieved head football coach James Franklin and named Terry Smith interim head coach for the season.
- Pat Kraft said Monday the decision wasn't based solely on recent losses and involved looking at trajectory, weighing the 3-3 record and Big Ten start 0-3 after the Northwestern loss.
- According to terms and Kraft's comments, Franklin is owed about $49 million and the department will cover it despite the $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation and his 13-win season and College Football Playoff appearance last year.
- Recruiting suffered immediate setbacks with three decommitments and prospects reopening recruitment, while Terry Smith said, `Yeah, I've got my work cut out for me. I've probably recruited almost three-fourths of the roster...`
- Penn State aims high in hiring and will prioritize coaches suited to the NIL era and transfer-market demands, Kraft said the next head coach must maximize resources and attract elite talent.
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