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Franklin Vows Penn State Won’t Be Defined by Oregon Loss as UCLA Trip Looms

Franklin labels the offense inconsistent, signaling changes after Oregon exposed third-down struggles.

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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 30-24 in double overtime to Oregon, a result that intensified scrutiny of James Franklin’s performance in marquee games.
  • Franklin said he will not let the defeat define the season, emphasizing a need to do whatever it takes to win as the offense searches for solutions.
  • Offensive issues were stark against Oregon with 276 total yards and a 6-for-15 mark on third down, and season-to-date rankings sit midpack in yardage but stronger in scoring.
  • Franklin offered a blunt review of Drew Allar’s game-ending interception, saying the covered route required moving on or throwing the ball away to extend the series.
  • Penn State now visits 0-4 UCLA at the Rose Bowl after the Bruins dismissed head coach DeShaun Foster, with the Lions set to travel Thursday and target a bounce-back performance.