Overview

• Penn State dismissed longtime coach James Franklin less than a day after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern.
• Interim coach Terry Smith says players were traumatized and has increased time with them to rebuild trust and focus.
• Starting quarterback Drew Allar suffered a season-ending injury in the fourth quarter against Northwestern.
• Smith consulted former interim coach Tom Bradley for guidance and told players to check their feelings at the door.
• The Nittany Lions visit Iowa next as Smith seeks a reset on the field before the team’s open week.