On paper, the Big Ten has some of the strictest coronavirus precautions in college football.
Franklin was joined by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour to discuss how his squad will prepare for its mid-October start date during these next few weeks.
Taylor was removed from the team earlier this month due to "a violation of team rules."
Penn State football fans and players alike took to Twitter to celebrate the Big Ten's announcement Wednesday morning.
All eleven Division I men's and women's ice hockey conferences, including the Big Ten, will delay the start of their seasons.
According to a report by the Centre Daily Times, the star tight end will not be playing for the Nittany Lions once the season begins.