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Penn State officially moved on from head coach James Franklin on Sunday.

The Nittany Lions fired the veteran college football head coach on Sunday, following three straight losses. Penn State lost to Northwestern on Saturday afternoon. It was Penn State’s third straight loss, as the Nittany Lions previously fell to UCLA and Oregon.

“Penn State owes an enormous amount of gratitude to Coach Franklin who rebuilt our football program into a national power,” Penn State’s AD, Patrick Kraft, announced. “He won a Big Ten Championship, led us to seven New Year’s Six bowl games and a College Football Playoff appearance last year. However, we hold our athletics programs to the highest of standards, and we believe this is the right moment for new leadership at the helm of our football program to advance us toward Big Ten and national championships.”

Penn State president Neeli Bendapudi added: “I am grateful for all that Coach Franklin has done for Penn State football and the University over the past 11-plus years. We thank him for his dedication, and we extend our best wishes to him and his family as they move forward into their next chapter. Our commitment to excellence extends across every facet of our institution, including athletics, and I am looking forward with great anticipation to this exciting new chapter for the Nittany Lions as we continue to build on that standard.”

Franklin, who is set to get $50 million in a buyout, is only 53 years old. He’s probably not done coaching.

Where will he land next?

Two jobs have been mentioned.

The Bruins have been playing well since firing head coach DeShaun Foster, but the program could make a big move and go after Franklin.

“UCLA MUST consider James Franklin. Weeks ago his team was in the top-5 (and consistently has been). After last week, even if he left Penn State he would’ve never considered Westwood over the open SEC spots. Now, there’s a chance he’d consider the Bruins. They MUST consider him,” one fan wrote.

Former USC star Su’a Cravens added that the Bruins should be going after the ex-Penn State head coach.

The Tar Heels are a disaster with Bill Belichick, but the program still has some serious potential.

Could Franklin land at North Carolina?

“North Carolina should hire James Franklin literally right now,” one fan wrote.

“James Franklin is going to do wonders as North Carolina’s head coach next season,” one fan added.

It's officially the end of an era at Penn State.

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Nittany Lions have fired head coach James Franklin, who had held the position since 2014.

Despite Franklin's struggles with Penn State, he remains a respected coach who is likely to garner interest from teams in need of a change in leadership.

Let's take a look a look at some of Franklin's top landing spots following his departure from the Nittany Lions.

The Billy Napier experiment at Florida appears to have run its course, which could open up an opportunity for Franklin to remain with a big-name program.

Napier, who had losing seasons in two out of his first three years, has led the Gators to a 2-4 record in 2025. Despite showing promise with a win over Texas, Florida appears to have stagnated.

While moving from the Big Ten to the SEC would be a step up in competition, Franklin is an experienced leader who can turn around a program that hasn't competed for a national championship since its last win in 2008.

Franklin is likely to be the biggest name on the coaching market this year, so Florida could eye him if they move on from Napier in their quest to return to prominence.

If Franklin wants to stay in the Big Ten, he could have the chance to remain on the East Coast by joining Maryland.

Since leaving the ACC and joining the Big Ten in 2014, the Terrapins have had seven losing seasons and just five bowl game appearances. Mike Locksley is in his seventh year at the helm and has the team off to a 4-2 start, but it's currently riding a two-game skid.

If Maryland chooses to move on from Locksley, it would be the program's fourth head coaching change since moving to the Big Ten.

Hiring Franklin could give the Terrapins a veteran coach who could steady the ship. However, it should be noted that after his struggles with the Nittany Lions, he could face the same issues of navigating the Big Ten with a new program.

There have been rumblings that legendary head coach Bill Belichick could be a one-and-done with UNC, which would be a massive shakeup for a program that thought it landed the best leader possible.

Unfortunately, Belichick's first attempt at coaching college football hasn't gone as expected, as the Tar Heels have a 2-3 record, most recently losing to Clemson 38-10.

Parting ways with Belichick after one year would raise questions about UNC's direction, but the program could silence any doubters by hiring an experienced head coach like Franklin.

The Tar Heels have been chasing the chance to become a national powerhouse for quite some time, and Franklin could be next to take on the challenge if they move on from Belichick.

James Franklin is unemployed. He is being paid a lot of money, so no one should feel bad for him, but he is probably thinking about his next college football landing spot. We know that Bill Belichick has been a colossal disaster at North Carolina. No firing has been made yet, but it wouldn't be shocking if a divorce occurred soon. Meanwhile, at Michigan State, one former Spartan has already said he wants Franklin to coach in East Lansing, as Spartans Wire reported:

"Former Spartans standout cornerback Trae Waynes took to social media on Sunday to express his thoughts on how to get Michigan State back on track like when he was wearing the green-and-white. His message was simple, go get newly unemployed James Franklin.

"Franklin was fired by Penn State on Sunday afternoon, in what is considered a massive move that'll shake up the coaching carousel. Franklin will be due reportedly $49 million as part of his buyout from Penn State, but certainly will be looking to land on his feet somewhere else as a head coach. So why not Michigan State like Waynes is calling for?"

If there is a tug of war for James Franklin as a coaching carousel candidate, we need to ask a number of questions, starting with this one: Would North Carolina be a better fit than Michigan State for Franklin? Think about that question as we dive into a deeper discussion of places which make sense for Franklin:

First things first -- Bill Belichick has to go

Bill Belichick isn't enjoying himself. He and general manager Michael Lombardi are constantly on the defensive. The mood in Chapel Hill is tense, bordering on ugly. No one is winning here. This is not healthy for anyone. Belichick barely communicates with anyone during games. The strong culture he built with the New England Patriots is nowhere to be seen. Grownups can admit when they made a mistake or when a new venture just didn't work out for all parties concerned. This misadventure absolutely has to end in 2025. There shouldn't even be a conversation about this. It ought to be a done deal.

James Franklin marketplace

In the coming coaching carousel, one would think no elite program will give James Franklin a chance. Franklin is a good coach who falls short of greatness. This has to be a program a notch below the superpowers in the sport. That's where we have to focus in mapping out landing spots for Franklin.

If Florida fires Billy Napier

If Florida does fire Billy Napier, James Franklin should not be a top Gator candidate. Florida is way too big a program -- with top-tier expectations -- to turn to Franklin as its answer, at least not as a top-three choice. Franklin to Gainesville would happen only if three or four quality candidates turn the Gators down, and UF pivots to Franklin as a Plan D or E.

Nebraska if Matt Rhule leaves for Penn State

Would Nebraska really want James Franklin? Remember: Nebraska fired Frank Solich, and then Bo Pelini, despite being a nine-win program (more or less). Nebraska wants to get back to being elite. Franklin would face Ohio State, Michigan, Indiana, and Oregon at a program which is not as attractive as Penn State in the current landscape. That would make no sense.

Michigan State

The reasons why Nebraska wouldn't make sense for James Franklin are largely the same reasons a Franklin move to East Lansing wouldn't make sense.

Stanford

This might be an intriguing option for James Franklin. He could build the Cardinal in a manner similar to David Shaw, focusing on line play. He would have resources under Andrew Luck. Expectations at Stanford are far more manageable than at Florida or Nebraska or other places one could mention. This is worth considering.

NC State if Dave Doeren gets fired

NC State could be a realistic landing spot if the Wolfpack cut the cord with Dave Doeren. However, NC State's whole problem in the Doeren era was getting to 10 wins. Franklin won 10 games a lot in the Big Ten, but with Penn State-level resources. A lot of NC State fans would be worried that with comparatively fewer resources, Franklin would repeat the Doeren pattern of being good but not great, and falling short of the big goals (ACC Championship Game, big-time January bowl, playoff) the Wolfpack have never achieved, not even once, in their snake-bitten football history.

Virginia Tech

James Franklin going to an ACC football program seems like a realistic outcome. Virginia Tech could do a lot worse than James Franklin, but the memory of Frank Beamer might make the Hokies want something more than a coach who has just endured a hard fall at Penn State. Moreover, recently-fired Tech coach Brent Pry came from Penn State. The idea of hiring another Penn State coach might not sell well in Blacksburg.

Arkansas

People will remember how well James Franklin performed at Vanderbilt. This could make him attractive to Arkansas. If there is an SEC landing spot for Franklin, it's Fayetteville more than Florida.

North Carolina and why the Tar Heels make sense for James Franklin

North Carolina has endured an absolutely miserable season. This program, assuming it does fire Belichick, would have to start over for a second time in two years. When a program sits in that kind of situation, what does it need? Stability. James Franklin was a steady winner at Penn State, not a huge success but certainly not a failure from year to year. He couldn't beat Ohio State or Michigan, but he beat nearly everyone else.

If North Carolina has a coach who loses to Clemson and Miami but beats nearly everyone else, that will play. UNC could be a nine-win program with an occasional chance at 10 wins. This is a fit James Franklin and Carolina could live with.

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LOUISBURG, N.C. (WNCN) — Part of Franklin County is under a boil water advisory on Sunday, according to town and county officials in Louisburg. The town is also temporarily without power.

The Town of Louisburg issued the advisory Saturday night after construction crews were working in the area of Johnson Street earlier that day. Officials said the crew broke a 16-inch water line while digging in the ground, causing low pressure in the water’s distribution center.

“The low-pressure event occurred primarily on the South and Southwest parts of our distribution near the Sunbeam Tank on Hwy 56 West from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.,” officials said in a social media release. “When the valves were opened back up feeding the Distribution System South of the Tar River, the velocity along with air entering the line when being repaired tend to scour the inner lining of the water lines causing discoloration of the natural mineral contents build up over time.”

Officials reported Saturday afternoon that water service was out for Louisburg residents. Service was restored around 5 p.m. Saturday.

“Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system,” officials said.

Officials are advising residents that boiling their water vigorously for at least one minute will kill organisms that can cause a disease. Officials also said that residents should run all faucets for five minutes to clear up internal plumbing from the main to each water location.

Part of Louisburg also lost power Sunday.

According to Franklin County Emergency Management, a tree limb took out a transformer around 12:30 p.m. near North Main Street. Officials said traffic lights were malfunctioning, and advised drivers to treat the intersections affected like a four-way stop.

Town officials said the outage was primarily in the northern part of Louisburg.