Three straight losses brought James Franklin’s tenure as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions to an end. Despite a successful run with this storied program in College Football, the now-former coach was unable to turn things around, and the front office decided to part ways with him earlier this week.

The decision came as a surprise to many — including Franklin himself. Judging by his recent statements, his goal of winning a National Championship remained very much alive. Now, that dream will have to be pursued wearing different colors.

“I thought we were going to win a national championship there (at Penn State). That goal hasn’t changed. We’re now going to win a national championship somewhere else,” Franklin said, per NBC Sports reporter Nicole Auerbach.

Now officially out at Pe

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