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Does Penn State need to make the CFP this year to secure its program legacy?

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr05/31/23

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Penn State head coach James Franklin secured a Rose Bowl victory in January. Does he need to add a College Football Playoff berth to secure the program's place among the elite of this generation of college football? (Photo: Ryan Snyder/BWI)

Penn State football has been very good under head coach James Franklin. But is this a legacy year for the program? Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr poses that question to experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer. With the end of the four-team college football playoff formation, does the team need to make the playoff before the field expands?

The trio will discuss head coach James Franklin’s comments to Bauer earlier this month. They’ll also discuss what he said on On3’s national show, The Hard Count, with JD Pickell. Has Franklin changed in recent years, admitting that the team looks ahead on the schedule?

Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to join the discussion. The trio will take your questions during the show and feature the best during the BWI Mailbag, which closes each Wednesday show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don’t miss any live or breaking news content!

Penn State News

Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with Bauer earlier this month on various topics. One of the most interesting comments came from his view of the College Football Playoff in its final year.

Next, Bauer will provide insight into the latest Penn State basketball news on how the team is trying to fill its final scholarship spot.

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However, the real news around Penn State football is in the recruiting sector. The team begins official visit season this weekend, with the first wave of recruits coming to Happy Valley starting on Friday. Fitz will provide an update on the news you need to know about the upcoming visits. We’ll go into more depth on our special Friday recruiting show later this week.

Between the Lines

Franklin is the star of today’s show, with another segment dedicated to his comments from last week. Franklin appeared on The Hard Count last week to discuss the team heading into the 2023 season with host JD Pickell. The experts at BWI will review his comments about Drew Allar and the Ohio State and Michigan games later in the schedule.

Has Franklin softened his stance on “one game at a time?” Also, what do his comments say about Allar and his role in the offense this fall? Bauer and Fitz will give their thoughts.

BWI Mailbag

Penn State fans get the chance to ask their questions of the staff during the weekly mailbag segment. T-Frank will pose questions submitted on the BWI Mailbag Submission thread, which is a great reason to sign up for premium access. They’ll also take your questions and comments from the live chat during the show. Join us at 10 am for another great round of Penn State sports offseason discussions!

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