It’s official. James Franklin has signed a deal that will keep him as Penn State football’s head coach through 2031.

After weeks of rumors connecting him to programs such as LSU and USC, Franklin now hasn’t left much room for questions surrounding his commitment to Happy Valley. But Penn Staters’ reactions to the extension have been mixed, to say the least.

Plenty of folks don’t have a very bright outlook on the future of the Nittany Lions’ program with Franklin at the helm.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha just to 7-4, what a joke. https://t.co/sUJH5LDjBc

— Ryan (@prodiskplayer) November 23, 2021

https://t.co/IRY9aJHv17 pic.twitter.com/TN26O34NUS

— NTVBETS (@TheVough) November 23, 2021

10 more years of this. Yay https://t.co/tTMgHNuTDV pic.twitter.com/ydCo0vDrXi

— Jōsuke Higashikata (@oatr3oa) November 23, 2021

10 more years of football purgatory! https://t.co/0oCzOR6ZXL

— . (@mmcgraw_93) November 23, 2021

Thoughts on how the rest of the Big Ten feels?

NO NO NO NO NO https://t.co/R93hg2ZmZI

— sad girl autumn dan levy (taylor's version) (@loverofcatsesq) November 23, 2021

https://t.co/sng5QMqLC2 pic.twitter.com/x6t4VOO3jN

— matt (@MattyTets) November 23, 2021

James Franklin has played Penn State’s AD for leverage at every step of his stop there and turned countless underperforming seasons into a lifetime contract ?‍ https://t.co/vLlujPPXpR

— Thiago (@TScabbia) November 23, 2021

More negotiations down the road? That’s what some think is in the cards.

In 2 or 3 years we'll have to go through this whole "negotiate in public" again I imagine

— Ryan Breton (@RyanBretonWX) November 23, 2021

Really? Why? More fake field goals from the 2. Wonderful. ??‍

— phishflyer (@phishflyer) November 23, 2021

Too soon, man.

Why

— Matt Steiert (@msteiert3) November 23, 2021

?‍

— Jeffrey Alkhal (@JeffreyAlkhal) November 23, 2021

How do you extend a coach who has lost nine games the last two years. We have gone backwards and he can’t win anything. Terrible decision. @PennStateFball @psufootball @GoPSUsports https://t.co/yICiZfsgNs

— mike carotenuto (@mikec8812) November 23, 2021

Despite the negative vibes, some people are excited for what’s to come in another era of Franklin at Penn State.

COMMITTED TO HAPPY VALLEY!

ALL THE HATERS CAN FUCK OFF!

THAT'S MY COACH! @coachjfranklin

WE ARE!!! https://t.co/iNIXIUD23j

— ? Trevor J (@TrevorJ2798) November 23, 2021

Don’t know how this is a hot take, but this is very good news. https://t.co/7QjgbFXcZM

— Dangerous Nights Crew Philly Chapter Lead (@TheShlembear) November 23, 2021

Bout time, Congrats Father ?? @coachjfranklin https://t.co/HyFjltHkMx

— Shoper (@RyanShope2) November 23, 2021

So many jobs open they gave him tenure https://t.co/Zq45YQCIkN

— profloumoore (@loumoore12) November 23, 2021

That’s right, ladies and gents. Ten years!

https://t.co/FfwhPsTRQ2 pic.twitter.com/OFWcwh2Zls

— dead words (@devon2012) November 23, 2021

Let’s goooooooooo!!! Congratulations @coachjfranklin!!!#WeAre https://t.co/JEpGFlQKWW

— PS Football U (@psufootballu) November 23, 2021

Some future Nittany Lions gave their head coach some love, including stud quarterback prospect Drew Allar.

We Are? https://t.co/dD3b5LxV2a

— Drew Allar (@AllarDrew) November 23, 2021

UNPOPULAR OPINION: LOVE IT! #WeAre @coachjfranklin https://t.co/yjFfbFUTFA

— Bliz (@Bliz_6) November 23, 2021

Now that the dust has settled, seems likely he wasn’t committing publicly so he could leverage his payday/job security.

I wanted him to stick around through it all. Gota love when hopes become reality

Gota love what this can do for recruiting

Congrats @coachjfranklin !!! https://t.co/ibLNZSgivR

— Ravens and Reality Checks???? (@chewtunes) November 23, 2021

Oh, by the way, Franklin is guaranteed to make $7 million a year. There are some with high hopes based on that amount of longevity and security.

I flipped my opinion. I think Penn State makes a CFP in the next 10 years. Something about double digit years instills more confidence in Franklin from my POV. No outside distractions. Give the man the tools he needs. https://t.co/dMPQKgaZoD

— Christian Katt (@CKattSports) November 23, 2021

Mel Tucker running to Michigan State’s AD to sign https://t.co/LhXnFNYQdz pic.twitter.com/v4oN2CWAUB

— UDDA (@UDDA_WINNER) November 23, 2021

LET’S GOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/ZQKjJicgVA

— Cole Koffler (@colekoff13) November 23, 2021

Cautiously optimistic. They’re giving him everything he wanted from facilities upgrade, support, etc. Gotta put your money where your mouth is now. #WeAre https://t.co/RC5Tji21oQ

— Ron Swanson (@ASzab75) November 23, 2021

With a new contract and an impressive recruiting class coming in, all eyes will certainly be on Franklin in the immediate future.

Congratulations Coach! pic.twitter.com/dWRs0Rhy80

— Wandering Spectator (@WanderingSpec) November 23, 2021

THATS MY FUCKING COACH https://t.co/dwSGK6mKeC

— Zach Hannah (@peeweeballer21) November 23, 2021