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Franklin Pushes Back After Oregon OT Loss as Penn State’s Big-Game Record Draws Fire

His message follows renewed scrutiny of a poor top‑10 track record alongside an offense he labels inconsistent.

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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

  • Penn State fell to Oregon 30-24 in double overtime at Beaver Stadium, with Drew Allar’s interception on the first play of the second OT ending the game.
  • James Franklin said he won’t let the defeat define the season or his tenure, stressing a need to move on and prepare for UCLA.
  • Franklin called the offense inconsistent after it produced 276 yards; Allar went 14-of-25 for 137 yards with two touchdowns and one interception as the run game struggled.
  • The Nittany Lions converted 6 of 15 third downs against Oregon and sit at 37.5% on the season (79th nationally), a strain Franklin said contributed to defensive fatigue.
  • In his 12th season and under a 10-year deal signed in 2021, Franklin carries a reported buyout of more than $50 million as Penn State heads to UCLA on Saturday, a game that could bring his 105th win and move him past Rip Engle for No. 2 on the program’s all-time list.