Penn State head coach James Franklin discusses team progress head of matchup with Oregon
The Penn State Nittany Lions Football team is hard at work preparing for its first Big Ten Championship Game appearance in eight years on Wednesday. Hours after the team wrapped up signing the Class of 2025, Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke to the media after practice. You can hear Franklin’s complete press conference embedded below or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.
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Penn State hard at work preparing for Oregon
A key player missing from the lineup last week was wide receiver Trey Wallace. Franklin mentioned on Sunday that Wallace was banged up late in the week before Maryland and wasn’t able to go. He was asked about Wallace’s status on Wednesday evening.
How confident is he that those players can suit up for his team this weekend?
“It’s good. But as you guys know, I don’t get into a whole lot of that kind of stuff unless it’s a long term injury, but, but we have confidence that both those guys will be available in plant that you saw in both out here, contributing today,” Franklin said.
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Franklin also discussed what he’s seen from Oregon QB Dillion Gabriel on film.
“It seems like he’s been playing college football for like, last 10 years, and he’s just so poised and relaxed. You watch him play, he just looks so relaxed. He looks so poised. You’re not going to give him a whole lot that he hasn’t seen before, and he’s surrounded with really good talent. “
Game Week Coverage
The Big Ten Championship game Kicks off at 8 pm on Saturday from Lucas Oil Stadium. Get ready for the game three hours before kickoff with the Penn State Football Tailgate Show. Former lineman Landon Tengwall joins the channel to discuss the matchup, where he thinks Penn State can challenge Oregon, and potential weaknesses that will cause issues for the Lions.
Then, join us afterward for our extensive postgame coverage. We’ll discuss the game and break it down in real-time on the Labatt Postgame Show, airing after the final whistle between Penn State and Oregon. We’ll also have James Franklin’s postgame comments on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Get on-site feedback from our reporters who will be at the game, covering the team. We’ll have that Instant Analysis to conclude the night’s video coverage.
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