End the speculation, folks. James Franklin is sticking around in Happy Valley for a long while.
The four-time Big Ten Special Teamer of the Week is officially considered one of the best punters in the country.
After three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens -- the last of which was primarily on the practice squad -- the Penn State legend is reportedly headed to Arizona.
James Franklin's group opened as a one-point favorite in this weekend's battle for the Land-Grant Trophy.
Smith served as a captain and fullback on Penn State's 1986 national championship team. He scored four touchdowns and posted nearly 500 all-purpose yards for the title-winning Nittany Lions.
The shutout marks the first time Penn State has held two conference opponents scoreless in program history.