The Nittany Lions were ranked at No. 6 in the same preseason poll last year.
Franks is the third offensive lineman to commit to Penn State in this recruiting cycle.
Joseph Ems, 22, of Philadelphia, is scheduled to enter a guilty plea on Aug. 8 before Centre County Judge Brian Marshall, according to court dockets.
Michael Johnson Jr. joined Taquan Roberson as the second quarterback commitment of Penn State's 2019 recruiting class.
Centre County Judge Brian Marshall sentenced former Beta Theta Pi brother Ryan Burke to 27 months of probation and three months of house arrest.
Zola Kitchen and Wine Bar will close next month when its building will be demolished for construction of a new, mixed-use development.
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