James Franklin's 2025 season as Penn State head coach has been under scrutiny.
Before mid-October, Penn State's season effectively ended, with six games remaining but no chance of winning beyond pride.
The Nittany Lions lost 22-21 to Northwestern, leaving Franklin still searching for his program's first win against a Power Conference team.
The season ended before reaching the midpoint of its Big Ten Conference slate.
Author's summary: James Franklin's future at Penn State is uncertain.