See Penn State coach James Franklin leave field to boos, ‘Fire Franklin’ chants

The boos that Penn State head coach James Franklin heard Saturday afternoon during on-field lineup introductions were nothing compared to the uproar he heard from fans after the Nittany Lions’ shocking homecoming game loss to Northwestern.

After losing 22-21 to the 20.5-point underdog, Franklin exited the Beaver Stadium field with those remaining in the student section booing loudly and pointing at him. The boos intensified once he entered the tunnel, along with the “Fire Franklin” chant that has been persistent over the past week since the team’s loss to UCLA.

Franklin, often accompanied by at least one family member post-game, allowed his daughter to walk ahead in the tunnel before entering. He was accompanied by security and a throng of media.

Watch his post-game exit in the video above.

This story was originally published October 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM.