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Franklin Defiant After Double-OT Loss to Oregon as Penn State’s Big-Game Woes Persist

Franklin casts the path forward as fixing third-down inefficiency that left his defense exhausted.

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin reacts in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
January 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks off following the 52-49 loss against the Southern California Trojans in the 2017 Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Oregon beat Penn State 30-24 in double overtime at Beaver Stadium, extending the Nittany Lions’ struggles in marquee matchups.
  • Franklin told reporters he will not let one loss or a few losses define the season or his tenure.
  • His record against top-10 opponents is 4-21, including 2-19 versus Big Ten teams ranked in the top 10.
  • Penn State mustered 276 total yards as Drew Allar went 14-of-25 for 137 yards, with a 6-of-15 third-down rate that Franklin said contributed to a fatigued defense.
  • Contract realities loom with a 2021 ten-year extension and an estimated buyout above $50 million, as a trip to 0-4 UCLA comes next with Franklin one win from passing Rip Engle for No. 2 on the program’s all-time list.