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Penn State relieves OC John Donovan of his duties

Penn State offensive coordinator and tight ends coach John Donovan has been fired, the school announced Sunday.

Donovan had been a member of coach James Franklin’s staff for five seasons, including three at Vanderbilt, but came under fire this year after the Nittany Lions' offense ranked 82nd in the nation in passing, 106th in rushing and 108th nationally in total offense.

The Nittany Lions averaged 23.7 points per game this season, which ranked 101st nationally.

Donovan is the first Penn State assistant Franklin has let go in his two seasons with the program.

Penn State ended the regular season with a 55-16 loss to Michigan State. The Nittany Lions finished 7-5.

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