"I don't want to say we're a second half team because we're trying to change that," Franklin said. "We've done a better job of that recently, but today it helped coming in telling the guys 'no worries, stick to the plan. We're a second half team. We're going to come out and make some adjustments.'"
James Franklin and his team flipped the script during the past month. Luck favors the prepared, and it was evident against Purdue.
James Franklin's newly-ranked Nittany Lions took the field in Ross-Ade Stadium searching for their third-straight bowl berth. They did just that in a 45-7 second half.
Two of our staff writers -- David Abruzzese and Ethan Kasales -- take a closer look at Purdue, plus what to expect in West Lafayette this Saturday at noon.
Our staff writers are confident James Franklin's Nittany Lions will come out ready to play this Saturday at noon in Ross-Ade Stadium.
After a 19-tackle performance against Ohio State, Brandon Bell has been recognized as the best defensive player in the nation for the week.