James Franklin is the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team representing Penn State University, which competes in the Big Ten conference. Franklin has been the coach of the Nittany Lions since 2014, having previously helmed the Vanderbilt Commodores football team from 2011 to 2013.
He had an overall record of 24 victories against 15 losses at Vanderbilt. Throughout his tenure at Penn State, Franklin has won 99 matches and lost 4111, for a total managerial record of 123–56. Before his career as a head coach, Franklin had multiple stints training quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, and as defensive secondary and offensive coordinator with different universities.
James Franklin Hometown
James Franklin hails from the town of Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Where was James Franklin born?
James Franklin was born on February 2, 1972, in the town of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and that makes him 53 years old as of August 2025. He attended Neshaminy High School. Franklin began his graduation from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. A huge football enthusiast, Franklin competed in football with his college as a quarterback, where he was once also crowned the National Player of the Week. He graduated from there in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in Science in Psychology.
James Franklin Nationality
James Franklin is an American by nationality.
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FAQs on James Franklin
A. James Franklin was once the Wide Receivers coach at Green Bay Packers in 2005.
A. Yes, James Franklin is an African-American by ethnicity.
A. James Franklin is 53 years old as of August 2025.
A. James Franklin is worth around $25 million as of August 2025, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
