ALL Nittany Lions Podcast

James Franklin’s struggles vs Top 10 teams continues, PSU Falls to Oregon in White Out

Episode Summary

Penn State suffered a tough loss to Oregon in the White Out, continuing James Franklin's frustrating trend of falling short against top 10 opponents. In this episode, we break down the Nittany Lions' struggles under the lights — from Drew Allar’s inconsistent play to questions about the fit between offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and his quarterback. Is Franklin’s record against elite teams becoming a long-term concern? Can Allar take the next step that Penn State needs, or is there a disconnect in the offensive scheme? We dive deep into the game, the coaching decisions, and what this loss means for the rest of the season.

Episode Notes

Penn State suffered a tough loss to Oregon in the White Out, continuing James Franklin's frustrating trend of falling short against top 10 opponents. In this episode, we break down the Nittany Lions' struggles under the lights — from Drew Allar’s inconsistent play to questions about the fit between offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and his quarterback. Is Franklin’s record against elite teams becoming a long-term concern? Can Allar take the next step that Penn State needs, or is there a disconnect in the offensive scheme? We dive deep into the game, the coaching decisions, and what this loss means for the rest of the season.