James Franklin to SNUB Virginia Tech for Auburn?! — What It Means For Penn State!
James Franklin to SNUB Virginia Tech for Auburn?! — What It Means For Penn State!  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Nov 06 2025
Description: Could James Franklin really return to the SEC? After being fired from Penn State, rumors are swirling about Franklin landing at Auburn, Florida, or Virginia Tech. Zach Seyko of Locked On Nittany Lions joins Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn to break down Franklin’s coaching stock, how he’d fit in the SEC, and whether Auburn fans should be excited — or concerned. They also compare Franklin’s résumé to other top candidates like Jon Sumrall, Kenny Dillingham, and D.J. Durkin.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #football #jamesfranklinKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=100:00 – Intro: Franklin’s SEC Buzz01:00 – Would Franklin Fit at Auburn?02:20 – The Big Game Problem: Why Franklin Was Fired04:10 – Auburn and Penn State: Same Ceiling?05:30 – How Franklin Would Recruit at Auburn07:10 – Franklin’s Hesitation with Virginia Tech09:00 – Auburn Fans React to the Rumors10:20 – What Franklin Brings vs. His Ceiling12:00 – Why Penn State Fans Moved On13:30 – Comparing Franklin to Sumrall and Dillingham15:10 – D.J. Durkin’s Case for Head Coach17:00 – Could Franklin Keep Durkin on Staff?18:30 – Final Thoughts: Auburn’s Best-Case Scenario Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.