What James Franklin said after Penn State's heartbreaking loss to Michigan
A few weeks ago, the matchup between Michigan and Penn State would create huge views and ratings. Penn State, however, suffered three tough B1G losses that have dropped them as a competitor for the East.
On Saturday, Penn State came into an important game versus No. 6 Michigan to gain momentum for the rest of the season. Penn State had a huge fourth quarter as they took the 17-14 lead over Michigan with 5:55 left in the game.
Penn State’s defense was not able to stop Michigan from conducting a six-play, 75-yard drive to get the lead back 21-17 with 3:29 left in the game. Penn State got their fourth loss of the season as they were unable to come back in the offensive drive.
This loss adds a noticeable disappointing season by Penn State and head coach James Franklin as Michigan breaks their two-game losing streak to their East rivals.
After the game, Franklin had a lot to say about the team’s disappointing loss:
Franklin: “From a special teams perspective I thought we were aggressive… Called the game in a way that we felt like gave us the best chance to win.”
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Franklin on the offensive line: “We knew their defensive ends were gonna be a problem…Obviously Sean got hit too many times.”
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Franklin says the deep shot to Cam Sullivan-Brown on 4th and 2 was obviously critical, and Jahan Dotson was not available that play due to the hit he took.
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Franklin: “We just gotta clean it up… The margin of error is really small.”
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) November 13, 2021
Franklin: “You talk about the losses by a few points. We have played hard, but we haven’t made enough big plays.”
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) November 13, 2021
Franklin says Mike Miranda was unavailable to play the entire game this afternoon.
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Franklin: “I’m proud of those guys in the locker room. I’m proud of the coaching staff. We’re gonna find a way to win next week.”
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) November 13, 2021
Penn State coach James Franklin on the fake field goal vs. Michigan: ‘I’d make the call again.’ pic.twitter.com/fYmIU49Cbo
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