Penn State's firing of James Franklin will be remembered for years, with a near-$50 million buyout, the second largest on record.
Franklin's departure comes after a series of losses, including a 30-24 loss to Oregon and consecutive losses to UCLA and Northwestern as 20-plus point favorites.
His record against Big Ten top-10 teams was 1-18, contributing to the decision.
"This was not a 3-game thing,"
said AD Pat Kraft, outlining the search for a new head coach.
Author's summary: Penn State seeks new coach after Franklin's firing.