“I mean, we finished No. 5 in the country last year, and a good portion of (our fans) are pi–ed, right?” Earlier this summer, James Franklin talked about the expectations at Penn State. A top-five finish would be celebrated with pride at most programs. At the Lions, it only sharpens the pressure under which Franklin has been living for over a decade. But every year, the head coach is only focused on improvements. Be it his coaching staff or on the roster. While the offense was largely a success story in 2024, the WRs were a subject of contention in the playoffs, especially in their loss to Notre Dame. What did Franklin do? Fix it.

In come three key WR transfers. Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson, and Devonte Ross. With Drew Allar returning and the backfield stacked up, the WRs are the final piec

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