James Franklin, Drayton and Penn State

James Franklin Calls Stan Drayton an 'Important Addition' to Penn State's Staff
Penn State football coach James Franklin moved quickly in naming a new running backs coach, as the program officially announced Stan Drayton's hiring Friday. Drayton replaces Ja'Juan Seider, who left Penn State after seven years for Notre Dame. Penn State announced Drayton's hiring before Notre Dame officially named Seider.
Penn State, James Franklin welcome Stan Drayton as running backs coach: ‘Invaluable’
The Nittany Lions welcomed former Temple head coach Stan Drayton on Friday evening. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the move earlier in the day.
James Franklin and Penn State actually had their eyes set on Jim Knowles years ago
Even though Penn State just recently landed Jim Knowles this offseason, James Franklin had his eyes set on the former Ohio State defensive coordinator years ago. Believe it or not, this may have been a long time coming for Knowles to come to Penn State.
Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles? How will he replace Ja’Juan Seider?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that point in January, they found out defensive coordinator Tom Allen was leaving for Clemson and that James Franklin would do his part to hire the best candidate he could. The team’s season had just ended three days prior.
New report links Penn State to ex-Temple coach, NFL assistant for top running backs coach choice
James Franklin confirmed Tuesday that Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider had opted to leave the program after reports he’d taken the same role at Notre Dame. Seider posted on social media Thursday that he’d traveled to South Bend.
James Franklin Adds Former Head Coach To Penn State's Staff
Having lost running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Penn State Nittany Lions need a replacement. But it looks like they've found their man. According to ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel,
Penn State’s James Franklin lands running backs coach to replace Ja’Juan Seider, per report
Penn State’s James Franklin has turned to a longtime coach who has a wealth of experience coaching running backs to oversee ...
James Franklin reacts to former players winning Super Bowl with Eagles
Penn State head coach James Franklin said he texted his former players on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, ...
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Franklin and Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national ...
Penn State’s redshirt freshmen: Could this edge rusher make a name for himself in 2025?
Abdul Carter is the latest edge rusher to dominate foes at Penn State during James Franklin’s time in State College. Before ...
Penn State names Stan Drayton as RB coach
Penn State's search for a new running backs coach is officially over. Penn State has announced the hiring of Stan Drayton to ...
James Franklin sends message to Saquon Barkley, former Penn State players after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
Penn State Nittany Lions HC James Franklin, who coached Saquon Barkley in the NCAAF, shared his thoughts on the Philadelphia ...
Penn State football's James Franklin shouts out Saquon Barkley, Jahan Dotson for winning Super Bowl
Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50 ...
Penn State’s early 2025 roster is out: A look at the new Lions’ numbers, heights and weights
Here is a look at the new PSU players’ numbers, heights and weights.
NCAAF Rumors: James Franklin, Penn State nearing former NFL OPOY, Dallas Cowboys star to join coaching staff
Penn State head coach James Franklin is closing in on a former Dallas Cowboys star and NFL Offensive Player of the Year to be ...