James Franklin, Drayton and Penn State

James Franklin Calls Stan Drayton an 'Important Addition' to Penn State's Staff
Penn State football coach James Franklin moved quickly in naming a new running backs coach, as the program officially announced Stan Drayton's hiring Friday. Drayton replaces Ja'Juan Seider, who left Penn State after seven years for Notre Dame. Penn State announced Drayton's hiring before Notre Dame officially named Seider.
Penn State, James Franklin welcome Stan Drayton as running backs coach: ‘Invaluable’
The Nittany Lions welcomed former Temple head coach Stan Drayton on Friday evening. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the move earlier in the day.
Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles? How will he replace Ja’Juan Seider?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that point in January, they found out defensive coordinator Tom Allen was leaving for Clemson and that James Franklin would do his part to hire the best candidate he could. The team’s season had just ended three days prior.
What to Know About Stan Drayton, Penn State's Next Running Backs Coach
Drayton is a coaching veteran who has won three national championships, one as a player, and has head-coaching and NFL experience.
Penn State hires former Temple coach Stan Drayton as running backs coach
Former Temple coach Stan Drayton has found a new job coaching Penn State’s running backs. Penn State coach James Franklin announced the hire on Friday.
New report links Penn State to ex-Temple coach, NFL assistant for top running backs coach choice
James Franklin confirmed Tuesday that Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider had opted to leave the program after reports he’d taken the same role at Notre Dame. Seider posted on social media Thursday that he’d traveled to South Bend.
James Franklin Adds Former Head Coach To Penn State's Staff
Having lost running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Penn State Nittany Lions need a replacement. But it looks like they've found their man. According to ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel,
Penn State’s James Franklin lands running backs coach to replace Ja’Juan Seider, per report
Penn State’s James Franklin has turned to a longtime coach who has a wealth of experience coaching running backs to oversee ...
Penn State names Stan Drayton as RB coach
Penn State's search for a new running backs coach is officially over. Penn State has announced the hiring of Stan Drayton to ...
James Franklin: Why Penn State football's Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen are back in 2025
See what James Franklin is looking for in a new coach to fill "the most attractive running back job in the country." ...
Penn State’s redshirt freshmen: Could this edge rusher make a name for himself in 2025?
Abdul Carter is the latest edge rusher to dominate foes at Penn State during James Franklin’s time in State College. Before ...
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Penn State's James Franklin and Jim Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days ...
James Franklin sends message to Saquon Barkley, former Penn State players after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
Penn State Nittany Lions HC James Franklin, who coached Saquon Barkley in the NCAAF, shared his thoughts on the Philadelphia ...
Penn State football's James Franklin shouts out Saquon Barkley, Jahan Dotson for winning Super Bowl
Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50 ...
Penn State’s early 2025 roster is out: A look at the new Lions’ numbers, heights and weights
Here is a look at the new PSU players’ numbers, heights and weights.