Terp football offensive coordinator James Franklin will be named the successor to head coach Ralph Friedgen at a press conference today at 3 p.m., according to the Terp athletic department.
Franklin, 37, is entering his second season as offensive coordinator after coming to the Terps from Kansas State last December. Franklin previously worked as receivers coach with the Terps from 2000-2004. He is noted for his recruiting abilities and held the position of recruiting coordinator during the final two years of his first stint with the team.
Friedgen, who will turn 62 in April, is entering his ninth season as Terp coach.
Check back for more updates after the press conference which will include Franklin, Friedgen and Athletics Director Debbie Yow.
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