How Penn State could go from owing James Franklin $50 million to not owing him a single penny
Penn State fired head coach James Franklin and now the Nittany Lions owe him roughly $50 million in a buyout clause.Franklin's buyout is the second largest in college football history, behind only Texas A&M's $76 million payout to Jimbo Fisher after his firing in 2023.Post falls on fan amid chaos on the fieldHowever, Penn State protected itself. Thanks to specific clauses in Franklin's contract, the Nittany Lions might not owe him a single penny if everything goes their way.From $50 million to zero: James Franklin's caseWhen Franklin signed his extension with Penn State in 2021, a section stated that he's "obligated" to look for a new job if he gets fired, per Front Office Sports.The section also adds that if he gets a new job between now and 2031, the year his deal would have expired, the salary he earns […]