It won't be a surprise to Tennessee Vols fans that longtime nemesis Steve Spurrier had some thoughts on UT's 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. What might be surprising, though, is that Spurrier seemed to be a little more forgiving of the loss than Vols fans.

James Franklin said Saturday he was shocked when Penn State fired him hours after a loss in which the Nittany Lions also lost quarterback Drew Allar to a season-ending injury, but that he cannot wait to coach again elsewhere.

The James Franklin era at Penn State came to an end last weekend when the Nittany Lions fired their coach of 12 years. Franklin left an indelible mark on the program in nearly all the right ways, rebuilding it into a perennial Big Ten and national championship contender after a period of turmoil.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as James Franklin Boldly Declares Goal for Next Coaching Stint After Penn State Firing.

Former Penn State coach James Franklin will be interviewed in an exclusive on College GameDay on Saturday, Oct. 18.

There are plenty of coaches with Power 4 experience who'll be on Florida's dance card. Would the Gators turn back to a Group of 5 star, instead?

James Franklin’s $49-plus million buyout could soon look like chump change. Mike Norvell’s rump now roasts on the hot seat after a fourth consecutive loss, and his buyout would check in at more than $58 million at season’s end.

Gone are the days of Florida State and Clemson dominating the league, with programs like Virginia and Georgia Tech now having a real shot at the College Football Playoff via the ACC Championship Game. There’s no reason why Virginia Tech couldn’t return to that conversation with the right coach.