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James Franklin's Record in Big Games Criticized by CFB Fans After Loss to Notre Dame

Penn State is now 4-20 against Top 10 opponents under head coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions fell 27-24 to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday at the Orange Bowl.

The Nittany Lions rolled into the semifinals after a 38-10 win over SMU and a 31-14 victory against Boise State. PSU also led Notre Dame 24-17 after Nick Singleton's third rushing touchdown with 4:38 remaining in regulation.

However, Notre Dame won thanks to three huge plays: Jaden Greathouse's 54-yard touchdown catch, Christian Grey's interception with 42 seconds left and Mitch Jeter's clutch, game-winning 41-yard field goal.