James Franklin faces significant pressure this season, and he acknowledges it. Penn State isn’t simply playoff-bound. They’re gunning to take the whole thing. While the Nittany Lions hold a strong 34-8 record since 2022, their performance against top teams dims that luster: they’re only 2-7 against top-10 opponents and 0-6 against top-five teams in the last three years. But this year feels different. With Drew Allar returning, Franklin observes his emergence as a genuine leader. And if Allar’s progress continues, it could finally give the Nittany Lions the edge they’ve been chasing.

Drew Allar is simply electrifying, and his stats prove it. Last season, he tore through defenses, completing 71.6% of his passes (5th nationally) and achieving a 167.5 passer rating (7th nationally). This i

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