The petition, started by Penn State student Nick Buttgereit, demands the university grant "this privilege" to deserving seniors.
"Silly choice..... seniors deserve one last time in Beaver stadium. Freshman have 3 more years."
Throughout the afternoon, Penn State will close its parking lots and ban tailgating in an effort to "minimize congregating."
Notably, early enrollee quarterback Christian Veilleux will don No. 9.
While Sean Clifford is the obvious favorite to win the starting job, the Nittany Lions are open to competition at the quarterback position.
After nearly three months since his last press conference, there was no shortage of topics for Franklin to discuss on the opening day of spring ball.