USC was part of Big Ten media days on Wednesday in Indianapolis. So was Penn State and head coach James Franklin. We can debate whether USC or Penn State is better, but we can all agree that the two programs are playing catch-up with Oregon and Ohio State, the two programs favored to meet in this year’s Big Ten Championship Game in December.
Nittany Lions Wire has more on James Franklin and Penn State at Big Ten media days:
“We are one of the few programs in the country where you can win 10 or 11 games, and people are unhappy,” Franklin said at Big Ten media day. “We embrace that, and we are excited about those opportunities.”
Franklin and the Nittany Lions haven’t beaten Ohio State or Michigan since 2020 but will be able to face the Buckeyes on November 2 at Beaver Stadium. His record against the AP Top 10 is only 3-17 since he became Penn State’s coach, and that record will likely have to improve if the Nittany Lions want a playoff spot in December.
Franklin also discussed his three new coordinators at length and what they mean for the team. Andy Kotelnicki (offense), Tom Allen (defense), and Justin Lustig (special teams) are all in place to get Penn State to the next level.
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