It sounds like there’s a good chance James Franklin is the next coach of the USC Trojans.
The Trojans are currently searching for a new head coach after firing Clay Helton, and the PSU coach has been mentioned a ton as the possible choice. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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— Mike Bohn (@USC_mikebohn) September 13, 2021
According to John Canzano, he believes Franklin will likely be the next coach of the Trojans after speaking with industry insiders.
USC football… talked to a few industry insiders this weekend about the Trojans’ search for the next head coach.
Left those talks thinking James Franklin ends up with the job.
— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) October 17, 2021
James Franklin would probably be a great hire for the USC Trojans. The man has done a nice job with Penn State and he somehow managed to win at Vanderbilt before that.
Anyone capable of winning at Vanderbilt is a legit coach. It’s notoriously one of the most difficult jobs in the P5, but he managed to breathe life into the program.
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Take away PSU’s horrible 2020 season, and Franklin has had a lot more success at a high level with the Nittany Lions than he’s had failures.
The Trojans need a big name with a proven record, and Franklin is probably the best option on the table. Now, would he leave PSU? I don’t know, but everyone has a price. Not only does everyone have a price, but there’s no doubt USC can pay it.
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It’s going to be fascinating to see what he decides to do, but if USC can land him, it’d be a huge win for the Trojans.