Greg Maresca ——Bio and Archives--October 16, 2025

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Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin came the day after a disappointing 22–21 home loss to Northwestern, which extended their losing streak to three games that included defeats to winless UCLA and No. 5 Oregon. The move initially appeared to carry a steep financial burden, with Franklin’s buyout estimated at nearly $56 million.

Receiving such an extraordinary payout for being fired ranks among the largest in college sports history, an eye-popping and obscene financial windfall akin to scoring a........

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