Johnson picked the Nittany Lions over Michigan, Georgia, and Iowa, among others.
Two of the top running backs to come out of Penn State will face off on Monday Night Football.
Despite having 25 years of coaching experience under his belt, Franklin has never made an appearance in the Cotton Bowl Classic. That'll obviously change on December 28.
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Though some fans were optimistic about Penn State's New Year's Six showdown with Memphis, most commenters were angry about a perceived Rose Bowl snub.