After Penn State made the decision to fire James Franklin, stomaching a reported $49 million buyout to do so, the university's future and its coveted vacancy took center stage once the shock of the decision wore off.

According to Franklin's Penn State contract, obtained by Front Office Sports, offset clauses could mitigate the nearly $50 million buyout.

Kirk Ferentz talked about Penn State's firing of James Franklin and maintaining longevity in college football.

James Franklin is on the market, kicked to the curb by Penn State. He's a program builder. Within the SEC, there are programs that need rebuilt.