Football James Franklin's gusty decisions help seal 26-25 victory for Penn State

[ryoder1]

This game was a perfect reflection of the year.

There is a group of reasonably competitive middle-of-the-pack teams in the conference. Minnesota is one of them. PSU is slightly better than these teams. It is a solid Conference #3.

A Conference #3 would not be good enough to get voted into the previous Top 4 playoff system. I would expect that this will be confirmed on the field this year. Reaching the Final 4 is unlikely. It is much more likely that this year will be like most other Franklin years. Respectable, but not good enough to win a Big Game against a complete team that has had time to prepare.

We'll see when we host a playoff game. Win that one and everything after that is gravy.

 

[creamery freak]

Question here: Is that the 1st fake punt to work during CJF's coaching career at PSU? I'm thinking it is.

 

[fastlax16]

The Big XII might not get any teams in

Army not holding up their end of the bargain. Still possible they or Tulane would be higher.

 

[LandoComando]

Army not holding up their end of the bargain. Still possible they or Tulane would be higher.

Yeah, Tulane is where things get tricky--I never thought Army would pull it off but had some hope that Tulane could
Wyoming is making Boise State work--if they lose (doubt they will) the Big XII is definitely in

 

[PurposePitch]

This game was a perfect reflection of the year.

There is a group of reasonably competitive middle-of-the-pack teams in the conference. Minnesota is one of them. PSU is slightly better than these teams. It is a solid Conference #3.

A Conference #3 would not be good enough to get voted into the previous Top 4 playoff system. I would expect that this will be confirmed on the field this year. Reaching the Final 4 is unlikely. It is much more likely that this year will be like most other Franklin years. Respectable, but not good enough to win a Big Game against a complete team that has had time to prepare.

We're 10-1 and #4 in the nation. Suck it.

Go run around chasing some aliens with Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster whilst screaming "hyperinflation!" repeatedly at the top of your lungs.

 

[PSU210]

Wish Warren would have scored to make someone without a clue think this was an easier win.....

Fleck still eating Franklin's lunch Gregie? That didn't age well!
lolololol!!!!

 

[LeatherHelmets]

We'll see when we host a playoff game. Win that one and everything after that is gravy.

I think the first playoff game at home will be tougher than the potential 2nd round game

 

[LandoComando]

I think the first playoff game at home will be tougher than the potential 2nd round game

If things keep going like they are tonight it might be Indiana--I'd be thrilled with that.