Penn State Fans Scream At James Franklin For Him To Be Fired After Another Loss To Ohio State

Penn State was hit with reality again on Satruday when they couldn’t beat Ohio State after the Buckeyes walked into Happy Valley and brought home the 20-13 win.

Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin has not beaten the Buckeyes since 2016, and many fans are done with him.

USATSI 24476657 168400517 lowres — Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin is hugged by his daughter Addy after as defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas (91) looks on defeating the USC Trojans in overtime at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

During the Penn State loss on Satruday, they had the ball at Ohio State’s three-yard line twice on first down a goal and walked away with zero points, and if they could’ve put the ball in the endzone both times, they would’ve won.

Ohio State’s quarterback Will Howard even gave the Nittany Lions a gift on their first drive, throwing a pick-six to go up 10-0, and they would only score three more points the rest of the afternoon.

Penn State Fans Go After Franklin

USATSI 24596749 168400517 lowres scaled — Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

As Franklin was walking off the field and heading back to the locker room, fans started screaming fire Franklin chants right at him.

Some boos in the tunnel as James Franklin exits. Fire Franklin chants as well. Franklin is now 1-10 vs the Buckeyes. pic.twitter.com/BGGr8gu408

— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) November 2, 2024

Franklin is now 1-10 against Ohio State and 1-13 against AP Top Five teams, which is a horrible record. That said, there is still a great chance Penn State will make the playoffs this season and could even make a run toward the Final Four.

Penn State Nittany Lions Ohio State Buckeyes — Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin speaks to the media during the post game press conference following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Who knows if Franklin will be fired after the season is over, but there is also a great chance he won’t be with the team if the Florida head coaching job opens up and they decide to go after him.

Penn State can still reach their goals and even play for a title, so the loss to Ohio State will sting a little, but there is no need to worry right now.