Two of our staffers debated whether Penn State should have a protected rivalry following the announcement of the Big Ten's 2024 and 2025 schedules.
Franklin spoke to the media for a half hour on Thursday about upcoming summer workouts.
The conference will scrap its east and west divisions beginning in 2024 and implement protected rivalries.
The team confirmed Monday that Barnwell was no longer on the roster.
The Nittany Lions are represented by nominees Ki-Jana Carter, D.J. Dozier, and Paul Posluszny.
Lane is the first safety and 17th player to join Penn State's recruiting Class of 2024.