Penn State Football: 3 Biggest Questions facing James Franklin

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Penn State Football is looking to rebound after two lackluster seasons. James Franklin and his decisions are coming to a head.

We all know the record of the Penn State Football program the last two seasons. 11-11, as average as you can be. Sure the 2020 season was played under once-in-a-lifetime circumstances. But, James Franklin and Penn State weren’t the only teams playing with those restrictions.

2021 was going according to plan until the second quarter of the Iowa game. The Iowa game exposed the Penn State Football program’s lack of depth. Which is the downfall of most power five teams that have a disappointing season.

Penn State head football coach James Franklin looks up at the big screen after a play in the third quarter against Iowa.Syndication Hawkcentral /

Are there other reasons why Penn State Football is exceptionally average right now? Absolutely.

James Franklin has swung and missed on some hires, lost talent through the transfer portal, and had a very down recruiting year in the 2021 class. All reasons for concern.

The Penn State Football program and James Franklin are seemingly at a crossroads.

Here are the three biggest questions James Franklin is facing.

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