"I think their secondary is really going to be a challenge for us."
The Nittany Lions are set for a matchup with now-No. 19 Illinois on Saturday, September 22.
Omari Evans and Liam Clifford lead the receivers room with 180 combined receiving yards against Kent State.
The Nittany Lions are without K.J. Winston, Andrew Rappleyea, and Jaxon Smolik against Kent State.
Are Penn State fans just too loud?
Franklin gave his thoughts on the new College Football Playoff format, the regular season, and conference realignment.