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James Franklin calls Beau a phenomenal teammate, a man's man. Said they had multiple conversations on the process. Beau and he talked last week, had no intentions last week of leaving but the transfer portal window forced him to do so. Says Beau did not want to leave the program until the end of the season.
"I'm concerned for college football," James Franklin on the state of college football and the lack of leadership.
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James says they couldn't be more excited about Drew coming back and that it played a factor in Beau's decision. Also notes that he wants to focus on SMU, SMU, SMU today instead of other stuff.
Believes the health of Kaytron and Nick are both as healthy as they've been in a long time played a huge part in the rushing attack's success against Oregon
Franklin says Penn State was "open to different solutions" and "scenarios that could work for everybody," when it comes to Beau Pribula trying to stay with the Nittany Lions but couldn't find a scenario that worked well for everybody.
Kotelnicki up...
- Reiterated that both running backs are fully healthy and can be big weapons in the playoffs with that health.
- says Jaxon Smolik is progressing well despite not being able to play much this season. Ethan has been strong as well and has really picked up things recently.
- Reiterated that both running backs are fully healthy and can be big weapons in the playoffs with that health.
- says Jaxon Smolik is progressing well despite not being able to play much this season. Ethan has been strong as well and has really picked up things recently.
Kotelnicki says Drwew's approach as a 21-year old has been really impressive. Has been committed to the process throughout the season and the improvements have been seen.
"It was a football decision, that's how I've always been operating," Drew Allar on his decision to return for 2025Learning from his head coach, he "totally understands the question" and it's the last time he'd like to talk about it. James Franklin is smiling somewhere.
Drew and the receivers are having a meeting later today at 4:20, say it will be always productive. Believes his wide receivers have done a great job this season despite the narratives, says everyone has stepped up and have a big game. He started watching SMU last Monday to start getting familiar with them.
