James Franklin was on the hot seat at the start of this season. After winning the Big Ten Championship, his metaphorical seat is absolutely frigid.
Students can purchase tickets for the Rose Bowl at the BJC this Saturday.
Despite capturing the Big Ten Championship in spectacular fashion Saturday night, James Franklin's Nittany Lions didn't make the College Football Playoff. They will, however, be heading to Pasadena to play No. 9 USC.
The Nittany Lions came in at No. 5 in this week's AP Top 25 poll.
These players and this coaching staff never gave up on this game despite the deficit, much like they never gave up on the program despite the adversity.
Overheard On The Blue & White Brigade Bus To Indy
"If Pitt students are trying to tell us that their win against us matters, they’re basically saying they got an A in their first grade class and should’ve been valedictorian."