For now, the Nittany Lions are better off with Franklin at the helm, and they should make their best reasonable attempt to retain him.
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.
"Through everyone getting the flu, through all of COVID, and through the adversity we've faced this season, I feel like this is one of the tightest knit groups Penn State has ever seen."
The Nittany Lions earned their second shutout of the year after facing a wild week of adversity.
With three touchdowns and 235 yards through the air, Veilleux helped guide the Nittany Lions to their 28-0 win over Rutgers.
