Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin told the school he plans to accept an offer to become Vanderbilt's head coach, a source told ESPN's Joe Schad. If he had remained at Maryland, Franklin would have been owed $1 million if he were not named the Terrapins' head coach by January 2012. Franklin has been Maryland's offensive coordinator and play-caller the past three seasons. A source told ESPN.com on Monday that the Commodores had pursued Auburn Tigers offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, who ultimately decided to stay with the Tigers. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5919597
