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Penn State head coach James Franklin previews USC in Monday Press Conference

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Penn State head coach James Franklin explained how close Nick Singleton was to playing last week and expects him to play this week. (Photo: Thomas frank Carr/BWI)

Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach James Franklin kicked off the long-awaited USC game week on Monday. The Nittany Lions make the trip to Southern California on Saturday to face a wounded Trojans team that dropped out of the top 25 this week after a loss to Minnesota. Join the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel to hear Franklin’s complete comments. We bring a live replay of each Monday press conference within five minutes of its conclusion.

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Penn State vs. UCLA preview

Despite the 3-2 record with losses to Michigan and Minnesota, Franklin knows that the Trojans and head coach Lincoln Riley are dangerous. He discussed the matchup on Monday with reporters.

However, the impending showdown lost some of its luster. Penn State kept up it’s end of the bargain, entering the game undefeated and in the top five nationally in both the coach’s and AP Polls. With two losses in conference play, USC dropped out of the top 25 on Sunday.

Penn State now faces the challenge of traveling to the West Coast for a 3:30 kickoff against a team that won’t provide the same resume boost they might have previously given the team.

Game week coverage

We’ll have another full week of Penn State football coverage for you heading into the game! Join the BWI Live Show Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. on YouTube. We’ll discuss the team’s win over UCLA, preview the game this weekend and have our weekly recruiting updates from the leaders in Penn State recruiting coverage.

Penn State opens practice on Wednesday afternoon for its weekly media opportunity. We’ll be there to give you an update on the status of the team, plus give you our insights into the relevant news from the ten-minute portion. Then, stay tuned afterward for Franklin’s comments.

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