James Franklin, Penn State aiming to 'make a run' at College Football Playoffby:Nate Bauer•05/30/23•NateBauerBWIRead In AppPenn State head coach James Franklin has finished in the AP Top 10 four times in his nine seasons with the Nittany Lions, but is still vying for a first College Football Playoff berth. (Daniel Althouse/BWI)Penn State head coach James Franklin isn't shying away from the significance of reaching the College Football Playoff before it expands.