Penn State coach James Franklin, sitting next to Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, called for consistency across college football.

This is no knock on Coach [Marcus Freeman] or Notre Dame, but I think everybody should be in a conference ,” Franklin said during a joint press conference for the Orange Bowl with Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.

Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.

As Penn State prepares for their CFP matchup with Notre Dame, head coach James Franklin gave an update on DE Abdul Carter, who

The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.

Enough, Penn State coach James Franklin says. Franklin — who raised some eyebrows last month when he said that former Alabama coach Nick Saban should become commissioner of college football, a job that doesn't technically exist and an idea that Saban didn't seem to like very much — was at it again Wednesday,

Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

James Franklin decided to stir the pot a little bit on Wednesday, taking a shot at Notre Dame's independent status ahead of Friday's semifinal clash. Speaking during the pre-game press conference, Franklin said the Orange Bowl matchup is about "representing our schools and our conferences,

Penn State head coach James Franklin wants to see big changes to college football, including one that he thinks provides something of a competitive advantage for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.