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Was Adidas behind James Franklin's fired? Penn State breaks silence on rumor

Penn State is in the midst of turmoil both on the field and behind the scenes. After firing head coach James Franklin on Sunday, there was a lot of speculation about what forced the staggering $48 million buyout . Some rumors surfaced that Adidas played a shadow role in the decision.

The dismissal came just hours after the Nittany Lions’ third straight loss, which was a stunning 22–21 defeat to Northwestern that dropped them to 3-3. Franklin, who led Penn State since 2014, exits with a 104-45 record, one Big Ten championship and a College Football Playoff berth last season. His most recent contract, a 10-year extension signed in 2021, guaranteed him $8.5 million this year and nearly $

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