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James Franklin previews Ohio State, says Saturday’s game will be a ‘tremendous challenge’
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Last week’s game between Michigan and Penn State was one of the biggest match-ups on the college football slate on Saturday. Now, the Nittany Lions enter another marquee contest against Ohio State, with stakes even higher than a week ago.
During his weekly press conference, Penn State head coach James Franklin talked about the significance of this week’s game against the Buckeyes, the challenges the match-up presents and what his team needs to do to come away with a victory.
Franklin provided plenty of praise for Ohio State, saying he “could not have more respect” for the program and considers the Buckeyes to be “elite” on both sides of the football.
Here are some of the most significant statements Franklin made during his press conference on Tuesday before No. 2 Penn State travels to Columbus to face No. 6 Ohio State:
JF: I could not have more respect for Ohio State, their program and Urban Meyer.
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 24, 2017
JF: We're going to be playing one of the most talented, gifted, athletic teams on the road and they know how to win.
— Rich Scarcella (@nittanyrich) October 24, 2017
JF: OSU has found "an offensive identity" under OC Kevin Wilson, the former Indiana head coach. JTB "playing with a lot of confidence."
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 24, 2017
JF: OSU "a tremendous challenge." Speed and athleticism "across the board."
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 24, 2017
Franklin says JT Barrett is playing in his 16th or 17th year at Ohio State.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) October 24, 2017
JF: Also helps that Michigan game wasn't tense, nerve-wracking game from start to finish. PSU should still be somewhat fresh.
— Donnie Collins (@PennStateTT) October 24, 2017
Franklin glad Michigan game wasn't an emotional and physical drain like Iowa game. Less to recover from going into this week.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) October 24, 2017
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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