The Nittany Lions are no stranger to an emotional loss effecting their performance in the following game. They're doing everything they can to avoid just that this week.
Franklin took exception to some reporters' "questions" at his post-game press conference in Minnesota, and he defended himself in his weekly media session on Tuesday.
"Noah could have played, but it didn't make sense to play a 90% Noah when we had three other guys at 100%."
Substitute attackers Josh Dabora and Andrew Privett have provided a welcome spark off the bench for Penn State en route to its unprecedented success this year.
From the Roar Zone to Legion of Blue, get to know the student sections that root on Penn State's winter sports teams.
"Huncho Goteo" is the perfect rapper to throw on at the tailgate fields before supporting the Nittany Lions on Saturdays.