The Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania native turned down scholarship offers from Air Force, Army, and Fordham to stay in-state and play for the Nittany Lions.
Franklin discussed a number of topics ranging from Penn State's coaching staff turnover to his upcoming contract extension at his first press conference of the calendar year.
Slade has reportedly entered the NCAA's transfer portal after an up-and-down two-season tenure in Happy Valley.
Sean Spencer was as authentic as they come in the coaching ranks and Penn State football won't be the same without him.
Defensive back DJ Brown has entered the NCAA's transfer portal.
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