Week 7 Reaction: James Franklin Fired, Indiana Tops Oregon, Bama & Texas Deliver | JACFB Podcast

Week 7 was a seismic shift in college football — we’re unpacking the fallout on Just Another College Football Podcast.

First, the bombshell: Penn State parts ways with James Franklin after a 3-3 start, capped by another home loss. The decision comes after three straight defeats, including upsets to UCLA and Northwestern. Associate head coach Terry Smith will serve as interim. 

Meanwhile, Indiana stunned Oregon on the road in Eugene — a signature win that vaulted the Hoosiers into national conversation. And in the SEC, Alabama edged Missouri in a tight road win, solidifying their resume. Finally, in Dallas, Texas dominated Oklahoma 23–6 in the Red River Rivalry. Arch Manning engineered a clean, efficient game and Texas leaned on defense and special teams — including a 75-yard punt return TD. 

We break down what all this means:

How Penn State’s coaching change shakes up the Big Ten race

Indiana’s legitimacy and future trajectory

Alabama’s grinding resilience

If this marks a turning point for Texas — and whether Arch’s resurgence is real

Tune in for bold takes, narrative pivots, and playoff implications. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts — this is where the storylines deepen.