Watch Penn State head coach James Franklin's Wednesday night press conference
It’s White Out week for Penn State’s football program! Head coach James Franklin spoke with the media on Wednesday evening after practice to update them on his team’s preparations for the primetime clash with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Hear Franklin’s full comments about the upcoming game here or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel.
Penn State preparing for Iowa
Franklin discusses his team’s health and focus heading into the game, which Franklin noted is a fa opponent earlier in the week.
“We played Iowa more than anybody. Maybe you could make the argument part of maybe the best team in the West over our team here at Penn State. You could make that argument. Again, we love that. We’re appreciative of the Big Ten for that. I know it’s random – random,” Franklin joked on Tuesday.
Franklin offered this assessment of defensive tackle Coziah Izzard when asked how he thought the veteran defensive tackle played in his return to the field.
“I think he did some good things. A you guys know, he’s big, strong, powerful. He’s athletic, he’s quick. Made some mistakes and things that we got to knock the rust off with. But, overall, I thought he played well and he gives us another legitimate defensive tackle inside, which is a position that’s challenging to develop depth at. I think he has a chance to be special. He just needs more reps and more experience, but it was great. It was great having him back.
Due to a new audio situation at the post-practice press conference, here is the rundown of questions asked.
Top 10
- 1
Ryan Day
Buyout revealed from new contract
- 2
UNC president
Belichick hire fall out
- 3
'I'm 1-0 vs. PETA'
La. Gov. defends LSU live tiger
- 4
2025 CFB odds
Key game point spreads
- 5
Marshall Faulk
Deion Sanders adds HOFer to staff
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Press conference rundown
00:00 Press conference start
00:19 takeaways for last game against Iowa
01:06 Kalen King impact
02:11 White Out impact on recruiting
04:31 Excitement vs paranoia of a good season
06:41 coaching hard without crossing the line
08:28 Coziah Izzard assessment
09:20 How do you get a quarterback to hesitate?
10:40 Try Wallace injury update
11:22 Rain affecting special teams
Blue White Illustrated game week coverage
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We’ve got plenty to discuss this week on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show Thursday at 10 a.m. to find out which names and faces are visiting college football’s most electric game day atmosphere. Recruiting experts Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will discuss the most pressing recruiting news of the week.
Then, start your game day preparations with the Penn State Football tailgate show. Former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins will give you his thoughts and break down the game from a player level. The festivities start at 4:30 on Saturday, live outside the Bryce Jordan Center. See the show, which is in conjunction with Seven Mountains Media and broadcast on 99.5 The Bus in State College.
