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James Franklin previews Week 1 matchup vs. Wisconsin
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Penn State is coming off a 4-5 2020 season. The Nittany Lions are looking to bounce back in 2021.
The Nittany Lions rank No.19 in the AP Top 25 poll, and they are getting ready to go on the road to face No.12 Wisconsin this upcoming Saturday.
James Franklin spoke to the media today ahead of the game against the Badgers.
James Franklin says playing Wisconsin in Week 1 has been a motivator for his team. The “Countdown Clock” has been used much earlier than previous years:
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Franklin compares WR Justin Weller to former Nittany Lion wideout Isaac Lutz.
— Elton Hayes (@EHDC12) August 31, 2021
James Franklin says Anthony Whigan and Eric Wilson will both get time at left guard this season/Saturday.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) August 31, 2021
Franklin on QB Ta'Quan Roberson: "We'd love to get him some reps where we can, meaningful reps."
And… about that O-line vacant spot: Anthony Whigan and Eric Wilson will rotate at left guard, Franklin said. "They will both play on Saturday."
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 31, 2021
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#WeAre coach James Franklin on Saturday's opener at #Wisconsin: "There will be some brats and beers, and there also be some boos. But there will also be some cheers because people have missed college football."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) August 31, 2021
Lots of praise for Noah Cain from James Franklin: "I think he's going to have a really good game for us, but also a really good season."
— David Eckert (@davideckert98) August 31, 2021
Franklin is asked about RB Noah Cain being at the top of the depth chart.
Franklin: "What chart? … It's a depth chart joke, I'm sorry. Too soon." LMAO.
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 31, 2021