Football James Franklin weekly press conference - Michigan week

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State's game captains for this week's Michigan game will be legendary linebacker Sean Lee and beloved former equipment manager Brad "Spider" Caldwell.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin notes Penn State has outscored opponents in the 3Q this season 96-0.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Players of the Game - Maryland:

Offense: Allar, Allen
Defense: Carter, ISaac
ST: Felkins

D-Squad:
Offense: Black, Detisch
Defense: Wilson, Hlavac
ST: Keys

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

When it comes to players to watch, Franklin basically listed the entire offense and nearly the entire starting defensive unit for the Wolverines.

 

[lazydave841]

JF said we're a morning group...what? We notoriously play crappy in noon starts. Lol

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin noted that Michigan really hasn't been challenged yet this season due to how they are able to control the game on both sides of the ball. Also notes that he expects the fans to be ready to go on Saturday and bring a challenging environment with them.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin also noted the program is hopeful to get both Amin Vanover and Chop Robinson back this week.

 

[lazydave841]

Comfortable with RB rotation. No announcement of change, but I wouldn't expect it.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin feels the front seven is bigger and has more depth this season which he hopes will help combat Michigan's rushing attack which will be a big matchup in this one.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin seems happy with the performance of the wide receivers and tight ends this past weekend but notes it will have to continue this weekend against Michigan says they'll need to hit those big plays.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin says OL J'Ven Williams, OL Anthony Donkoh, and LB Kaveion Keys are all players who could see more playing times over the remainder of the season.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Asked about if they're paying attention to anything surrounding Harbaugh, Franklin says they're focused on what they're seeing on tape (specifies coaches tape) and what's happening in between the sidelines.

 

[Richie O]

 

[SLion]

Meanwhile...a f-in weirdo. Let's see Ric Flair story, how great his team is, story about Dad..one 15 sec answer about Drew Allar question. Franklin talks about them for 4m and 'ton of respect' crap yet he does not even mention our team..all about him.

 

[republion]

CJF at the 15:00 minute mark had me dying talking to Frank. 😂