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College Football Shifts in Wake of Penn State's Coaching Shakeup and Oklahoma vs. Texas Showdown

Penn State's Historic Collapse Sparks Sudden Coaching Change

In a move that shook the college football world, Penn State's head coach James Franklin was fired during the season—a rare occurrence given his nearly $50 million buyout and the team's recent prominence. Just 16 days after a promising start to the season, where the Nittany Lions were ranked second nationally, the team experienced a phenomenal downfall, culminating in a double overtime loss to Oregon.