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Penn State head coach James Franklin previews USC in Wednesday press conference

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Penn State head coach James Franklin. (Photo: Thomas Frank Carr/BWI)

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin spoke with the media on Wednesday evening after the team’s final practice on the east coast. The team travels to Los Angeles on Thursday and Franklin gave a final update on his team’s status as they get into the second half of preparations for playing USC on Saturday. Hear is complete comments on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel by clicking the link in the article below.

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Penn State head coach James Franklin practice update

The team’s injury situation is extensive after a rough first month of play. Penn State lost Anthony Donkoh during the first half of the game against UCLA. Donkoh was at practice on Wednesday, and Franklin updated the media on his status for this weekend.

“Obviously you guys know we’ve been very, very pleased with Anthony, and you know, we anticipate having him on Saturday. Rucci has been able to play and play well and allow us to continue to do what we want to want to do on offense. I think he’s gaining confidence and getting more comfortable, but that depth is important. You know, we have bumps and bruises throughout the year, but we’ve been pleased with Donkoh, really, since the bowl game. And Rucci was a nice piece and a puzzle to bring in, and he’ll continue to have a significant role for us moving forward.”

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Game Day coverage

There’s still plenty to cover between now and kickoff between Penn State and USC. Join the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel tomorrow at 10 a.m. for the BWI Live Recruiting Show. We’ll recap practice, discuss Franklin’s comments from Wednesday evening, and then dig into the latest Nittany Lions recruiting news. Finally, we’ll preview the game with our score predictions.

Then join us Friday for the Blue White Illustrated Friday Chat on the message board.

Finally, game day rolls around with kickoff at 3:30. The Penn State Football Tailgate Show airs at 12:30 live from the Field Burger and Tap in State College. Hear 90 minutes of Penn State football talk with former lineman Landon Tengwall. We’ll break down the scheme, personnel and most important stats from the upcoming game.

Once the final whistle blows, join us for the Postgame Show! We’ll discuss the events, players, and schemes that shaped the game.

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