James Franklin has one win against Ohio State in 10 seasons as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions and it came on a field goal lock returned for a touchdown in 2016. Franklin just cannot get over the hump against the Buckeyes and if he had in years like 2017, then he may have a national championship or at least a College Football Playoff appearance under his belt.
Dodging Michigan on the 2024 schedule is a nice little treat, but dodging Ohio State for the rest of time would be much better.