Barkley was instrumental in Franklin's monumental rebuild at Penn State and joined the program during the second year of his tenure. The turmoil that came with the end of the Joe Paterno era was still raw when Barkley landed on campus, and he helped his former coach turn the Nittany Lions into perennial Big Ten title hopefuls.

Beyond football, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reflects on loyalty, legacy, and the man who shaped his journey, James Franklin, from Penn State to Philly.

In James Franklin's decade-plus at Penn State, his greatest pupil by far was running back Saquon Barkley. So in the days since Franklin lost his job, Barkley has had time to process his thoughts on his former mentor's falling out with his alma mater.

Former Penn State football running back Saquon Barkley opened up about James Franklin's recent firing on Friday with reporters. Here's what he said.

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That’s a guy that gave me my shot,” the Eagles running back said of Franklin, whose 12-year run at Penn State ended on Sunday.

Saquon Barkley is arguably the best and most beloved player of the James Franklin era. The Eagles running back was an integral part in Penn State’s return to national prominence under Franklin and has maintained a strong relationship with his former coach through the years.

Saquon Barkley’s mother, Tonya Johnson, picked between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, the two teams that shaped the running back's career.

The Philadelphia Eagles running back opened up about how sharing his name with his 3-year-old son has motivated him.

PHILADELPHIA — The day has come for Eagles fans and the football world to get a behind-the-scenes look at Saquon Barkley. Barkley’s Amazon Prime documentary titled, “Saquon,” was released on Thursday morning. The 102-minute documentary chronicles ...

In 2015, one year after James Franklin took over at Penn State, Saquon Barkley arrived. It marked the beginning of a decorated career in Happy Valley as he eventually became the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

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