The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Who should Penn State call to replace James Franklin? Indiana & USC’s big wins & Klatt’s Top 10
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Oct 13, 2025 A major shake-up in college football as Penn State fires James Franklin, sparking discussions on potential coaching replacements. Indiana's stunning upset over Oregon positions them as national title contenders. USC's dominance against Michigan signals a return to prominence. Texas bounces back against Oklahoma, revitalizing their playoff hopes. Klatt reveals his Top 10 rankings, debating Indiana's place and evaluating why an SEC team dropped despite a win. The landscape of college football is shifting, and Klatt lays it all bare!
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Why Penn State Fired Franklin Now
- Pat Craft fired James Franklin because a toxic home environment and three straight losses threatened recruiting and roster build.
- Klatt argues timing matters to stop decommitments and preserve future recruiting classes.
Make A Wide Open Coaching Search
- Run an open, wide-net search and avoid boxing the hire into only offensive or defensive profiles.
- Make the first calls to high-upside candidates, fit candidates, and top assistants who can hit the ground running.
Klatt's Four Priority Candidates
- Klatt lists four primary targets: Kurt Sinnett (big swing), Manny Diaz and Matt Rhule (fit/home ties), and Brian Hartline (rising assistant).
- He notes Sinnett may be unavailable until January if Indiana reaches the playoff.