USA Today's Dan Wolken first reported Thanksgiving night that Penn State is hoping to extend James Franklin's contract.
As the old adage goes, "You never know what you got until it's gone."
Penn State's defensive line wasn't supposed to be this dominant after losing three starters to the NFL. Rather, its 12-deep rotation is taking the Big Ten by storm.
Michigan State poses more of a threat in Penn State's final game of the season than its 3-8 record may suggest.
Penn State has already blown past predictions and expectations for this season, and that alone is worth celebrating.
James Franklin's Nittany Lions checked in at No. 7 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings released Tuesday night, up one spot from last week.