As we enter a new football season under James Franklin, there are questions of whether or not this can be the year that Penn State can make its first appearance in the College Football Playoff.
Penn State will open their 2021 season at Wisconsin on September 4, and the 2021 season will be the eighth season for James Franklin as the head coach. We have taken a look at Franklin’s overall record in season openers dating back to his time at Vanderbilt, but what are some of the more memorable plays from his season openers with the Nittany Lions?
Let’s take a look back at a few of the brighter moments in Penn State openers under Franklin.