James Franklin has been fired as the top soccer coach after practically 12 seasons on the helm of the Penn State soccer program. The Nittany Lions soccer program was 104-45 total throughout that point. Here’s a
take a look at the Penn State Nittany Lions soccer program since 2008 (the
first 12 months that during which I’ve information for the mannequin) and partially
covers Joe Paterno (2008-2011), Invoice O’Brien (2012-2013) and James Franklin (2014-2025*). After the determine
under is a extra
detailed take a look at
the Penn State Nittany Lions soccer program throughout head coach Franklin’s
tenure based mostly on the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin utilizing information offered by www.cfbstats.com. (The vertical faculty coloration bars characterize seasons the place head coaches modified).
James Franklin [2014-2025*]
2014
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 6-6 making them bowl eligible, the place they defeated #53 ranked Boston School by a rating of (31-30) to complete at 7-6 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS), that means that Penn State’s SOS was plus or minus one normal deviation of the “league” SOS. Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #49 ranked UCF by a
rating of (26-24) and their worst common season loss was to #93 ranked Illinois by a
rating of (14-16). Penn State was the #61 ranked group total, with the #109 ranked
offense and the #2 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 6-6 making them bowl eligible, the place they defeated #53 ranked Boston School by a rating of (31-30) to complete at 7-6 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS), that means that Penn State’s SOS was plus or minus one normal deviation of the “league” SOS. Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #49 ranked UCF by a
rating of (26-24) and their worst common season loss was to #93 ranked Illinois by a
rating of (14-16). Penn State was the #61 ranked group total, with the #109 ranked
offense and the #2 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2015
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 7-5 making them bowl eligible, the place they have been defeated by #13 ranked Georgia by a rating of (17-24) to once more end at 7-6 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS), that means that Penn State’s SOS was between one and two normal deviations decrease than the “league” common SOS. Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #4 ranked San Diego State by a
rating of (37-21) and their worst common season loss was to #64 ranked Northwestern by a
rating of (21-23). Penn State was the #61 ranked group total, with the #88 ranked
offense and the #31 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 7-5 making them bowl eligible, the place they have been defeated by #13 ranked Georgia by a rating of (17-24) to once more end at 7-6 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS), that means that Penn State’s SOS was between one and two normal deviations decrease than the “league” common SOS. Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #4 ranked San Diego State by a
rating of (37-21) and their worst common season loss was to #64 ranked Northwestern by a
rating of (21-23). Penn State was the #61 ranked group total, with the #88 ranked
offense and the #31 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2016 BIG 10 Champions
The Nittany Lions have been 10-2 on the finish of the common season, the place they defeated #18 ranked Wisconsin within the BIG 10 convention title recreation. Penn State misplaced the Rose Bowl Sport in opposition to #28 ranked Southern California by a rating of (49-52) to complete 11-3 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win was in opposition to #3 ranked Ohio State and their worst common
season loss was to #61 ranked Pittsburgh by a
rating of (39-42). Penn State was the #12 ranked group total, with the #10 ranked
offense and the #50 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win was in opposition to #3 ranked Ohio State and their worst common
season loss was to #61 ranked Pittsburgh by a
rating of (39-42). Penn State was the #12 ranked group total, with the #10 ranked
offense and the #50 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2017
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 10-2 making them bowl eligible, the place they defeated #4 Washington by a rating of (35-28) to complete at 11-2 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #32 ranked Northwestern by a
rating of (31-7) and their worst common season loss was to #50 ranked Michigan State by a
rating of (24-27). Penn State was the #3 ranked group total, with the #9 ranked
offense and the #8 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 10-2 making them bowl eligible, the place they defeated #4 Washington by a rating of (35-28) to complete at 11-2 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #32 ranked Northwestern by a
rating of (31-7) and their worst common season loss was to #50 ranked Michigan State by a
rating of (24-27). Penn State was the #3 ranked group total, with the #9 ranked
offense and the #8 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2018
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 9-3 making them bowl eligible, the place they have been defeated by #32 ranked Kentucky by a rating of (24-27) to complete the season total at 9-4. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #6 ranked Appalachian State by a
rating of (45-38) and their worst common season loss was to #60 ranked Michigan State by a
rating of (17-21). Penn State was the #22 ranked group total, with the #26 ranked
offense and the #29 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 9-3 making them bowl eligible, the place they have been defeated by #32 ranked Kentucky by a rating of (24-27) to complete the season total at 9-4. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #6 ranked Appalachian State by a
rating of (45-38) and their worst common season loss was to #60 ranked Michigan State by a
rating of (17-21). Penn State was the #22 ranked group total, with the #26 ranked
offense and the #29 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2019
The Nittany Lions completed the common season at 10-2, making them bowl eligible, the place they defeated #27 Memphis by a rating of (53-39) to complete 11-2 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win was in opposition to #15 ranked Buffalo by a rating of (45-13) and their worst common
season loss was to #20 ranked Minnesota by a
rating of (26-31). Penn State was the #13 ranked group total, with the #19 ranked
offense and the #13 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win was in opposition to #15 ranked Buffalo by a rating of (45-13) and their worst common
season loss was to #20 ranked Minnesota by a
rating of (26-31). Penn State was the #13 ranked group total, with the #19 ranked
offense and the #13 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2020
The Nittany Lions completed
the COVID-19 shortened common season at 4-5. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #87 ranked Michigan by a
rating of (27-17) and their worst common season loss was to #83 ranked Nebraska by a
rating of (23-30). Penn State was the #57 ranked group total, with the #58 ranked
offense and the #60 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the COVID-19 shortened common season at 4-5. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #87 ranked Michigan by a
rating of (27-17) and their worst common season loss was to #83 ranked Nebraska by a
rating of (23-30). Penn State was the #57 ranked group total, with the #58 ranked
offense and the #60 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2021
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 7-5 making them bowl eligible, the place they have been defeated by #20 ranked Arkansas by a rating of (10-24) to complete the season at 7-6 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #17 ranked Wisconsin by a
rating of (16-10) and their worst common season loss was to #83 ranked Illinois by a
rating of (18-20). Penn State was the #55 ranked group total, with the #73 ranked
offense and the #30 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 7-5 making them bowl eligible, the place they have been defeated by #20 ranked Arkansas by a rating of (10-24) to complete the season at 7-6 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #17 ranked Wisconsin by a
rating of (16-10) and their worst common season loss was to #83 ranked Illinois by a
rating of (18-20). Penn State was the #55 ranked group total, with the #73 ranked
offense and the #30 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2022
The Nittany Lions have been 10-2 on the finish of the common season and bowl eligible. Penn State defeated #10 ranked Utah by a rating of (35-21) to complete at 11-2 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win was in opposition to #7 ranked Minnesota by a rating of (45-17) and their worst common
season loss was to #3 Ohio State by a
rating of (31-44). Penn State was the #5 ranked group total, with the #16 ranked
offense and the #6 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win was in opposition to #7 ranked Minnesota by a rating of (45-17) and their worst common
season loss was to #3 Ohio State by a
rating of (31-44). Penn State was the #5 ranked group total, with the #16 ranked
offense and the #6 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2023
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 10-2 making them bowl eligible, however have been defeated by #24 ranked Mississippi by a rating of (25-38) to complete at 10-3 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #46 ranked Maryland by a
rating of (51-15) and their worst common season loss was to #8 ranked Ohio State by a
rating of (12-20). Penn State was the #6 ranked group total, with the #32 ranked
offense and the #3 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 10-2 making them bowl eligible, however have been defeated by #24 ranked Mississippi by a rating of (25-38) to complete at 10-3 total. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #46 ranked Maryland by a
rating of (51-15) and their worst common season loss was to #8 ranked Ohio State by a
rating of (12-20). Penn State was the #6 ranked group total, with the #32 ranked
offense and the #3 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2024 BIG 10 Convention Runner-Up
The Nittany Lions completed
the common season at 11-1 and performed within the BIG 10 convention title recreation the place they have been defeated by #10 Oregon by a rating of (37-45). The Nittany Lions have been chosen to the expanded NCAA FBS playoff format the place within the first recreation they defeated #13 ranked SMU (38-10); within the second recreation they defeated #9 ranked Boise State (31-14); however misplaced the third recreation to Notre Dame by a rating of (24-27) to complete total at 13-3. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #19 ranked Minnesota by a
rating of (26-25) and their worst/solely common season loss was to #2 ranked Ohio State by a
rating of (13-20). Penn State was the #3 ranked group total, with the #1 ranked
offense and the #18 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
the common season at 11-1 and performed within the BIG 10 convention title recreation the place they have been defeated by #10 Oregon by a rating of (37-45). The Nittany Lions have been chosen to the expanded NCAA FBS playoff format the place within the first recreation they defeated #13 ranked SMU (38-10); within the second recreation they defeated #9 ranked Boise State (31-14); however misplaced the third recreation to Notre Dame by a rating of (24-27) to complete total at 13-3. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to a “harder” energy
of schedule (SOS). Penn State’s
finest common season win
was in opposition to #19 ranked Minnesota by a
rating of (26-25) and their worst/solely common season loss was to #2 ranked Ohio State by a
rating of (13-20). Penn State was the #3 ranked group total, with the #1 ranked
offense and the #18 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2025*
The Nittany Lions have been 3-3 on the time of Franklins’s firing. The Nittany Lions performed
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS) thus far within the season. On the time, Penn State’s
finest win was in opposition to at present ranked #118 Florida Worldwide and their worst common
season loss was to at present ranked #110 UCLA by a
rating of (37-42). On the time of Franklin’s firing, Penn State was the #39 ranked group total, with the #58 ranked
offense and the #24 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
in opposition to an “common” energy
of schedule (SOS) thus far within the season. On the time, Penn State’s
finest win was in opposition to at present ranked #118 Florida Worldwide and their worst common
season loss was to at present ranked #110 UCLA by a
rating of (37-42). On the time of Franklin’s firing, Penn State was the #39 ranked group total, with the #58 ranked
offense and the #24 ranked protection utilizing the Advanced Invasion School Soccer Manufacturing Mannequin from the info offered from www.cfbstats.com.
2025 FBS Head Coach Modifications
