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James Franklin previews Michigan at Tuesday press conference
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Saturday’s game between No. 2 Penn State and No. 19 Michigan is drawing plenty of hype and excitement, but James Franklin knows it’s going to be a real challenge for his team.
During his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Franklin talked about his excitement for Saturday’s showdown against the Wolverines, noting that the only thing he enjoys better than Christmas is a “White Out” football game.
But the head coach also had plenty to say about Michigan, as well.
Here’s what Franklin had to say about Saturday’s game, the arrival of College GameDay and the challenges that Michigan presents:
"The only thing I like better than Christmas is a White Out football game. I'm jacked up" — James Franklin
— Johnny McGonigal (@jmcgonigal9) October 17, 2017
JF: Michigan is "great school, great tradition, great history." Going to be a challenge for PSU.
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 17, 2017
JF: Michigan is "a huge pressure" defense. High risk, high reward defense. But obviously, a high reward way they play.
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 17, 2017
JF: White Out, College Gameday, high ranking are all nice. Players earned all of that. But only matters if keep playing well.
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 17, 2017
"I'm a live in the present guy…I don't think last season's game has a lot to do with this Saturday's game" — Franklin, on 2016 UM loss
— Johnny McGonigal (@jmcgonigal9) October 17, 2017
"They're a traditional Big Ten offense" — James Franklin, on Michigan
Run it down your throat, hit on the play-action pass
— Johnny McGonigal (@jmcgonigal9) October 17, 2017
James Franklin with lots of praise for Michigan DC Don Brown. Says he has had success in every situation he has been in, sign of good coach.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) October 17, 2017
JF reiterating that PSU offense is "going to have some challenges" against Michigan defense. Especially up front.
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 17, 2017
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB