This is the fifth consecutive year Franklin finds himself on the watch list for the most coveted national coaching award.
Five Nittany Lions and Penn State prospects have been drafted so far this week.
Talk about a wild Arts Fest weekend, huh?
Larkin is the first Penn State baseball player to be drafted in the 2021 MLB Draft.
Penn State's Nittany Lion Shrine and Eisenhower Parking Deck will temporarily close this week while they get some maintenance work done.
At this time, it's unclear whether he'll immediately begin a professional baseball career or bring his talents to Happy Valley.