Mark Wogenrich

ESPN's Chris Fowler, who will call the Penn State-Auburn game, described the White Out as "a stroke of genius," "the most telegenic experience in sports," "monochromatic mayhem" and "my favorite annual scene in college football." Here's the origin story. si.com/college/pennst…

The big-game "narrative" followed Penn State at Big Ten Media Days. "If we want the narrative to change, we got an opportunity to change it," James Franklin said. "We want people to shut up? We can shut them up real easy." si.com/college/pennst…

How did Penn State's roster return plan begin? Who has a chance to "put the country on notice?" Which Penn State player is flying under the radar? Insight on the Nittany Lions from Big Ten Media Days. si.com/college/pennst…

When Jim Knowles was hired in January, many were focused on how he would bring Penn State’s defense to the next level. Few discussed how he could help Drew Allar take that next step. “I think [Knowles’ hire] helps all of us.” si.com/college/pennst…

How did Penn State's return plan begin? How did Jim Knowles impact Drew Allar? Who has a chance to "put the country on notice?" Insight on the Nittany Lions from Big Ten Media Days. si.com/college/pennst…

James Franklin made more headlines at Big Ten Media Days. He also talked about his team. Inside the 2025 Nittany Lions. si.com/college/pennst…

To which the SEC commissioner is referring: si.com/college/pennst…

“We want people to shut up? We can shut them up real easy.” Penn State’s James Franklin on squashing the “narrative” this season. si.com/college/pennst…

Penn State Athletics announced what it called a "record-breaking" fundraising year, generating nearly $165 million in donations. Most of that is tied to the Beaver Stadium project. si.com/college/pennst…

Rewinding some of Penn State's interviews from Wednesday. Center Nick Dawkins was asked who would play James Franklin in a movie. "Rebel Wilson," he said.

Penn State’s James Franklin answered several questions at Big Ten Media Days about the “narrative” following his team. “If we want the narrative to change, we’ve got an opportunity to change it.”

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Penn State's James Franklin had plenty of praise for the "bold and aggressive" Big Ten. But he wasn't thrilled that Big Ten Football Media Days were in Las Vegas. "I think having the Big Ten Media Days in Big Ten country is important." si.com/college/pennst…

Among the side effects Drew Allar didn't anticipate as Penn State's starting quarterback was people saying he cost them money. Or asking him for money. “I've definitely had some things that I'm questioning, I don't know how people can do that to you." si.com/college/pennst…

Some coaches Viva Las Vegas'd through Big Ten Football Media Days this week. Penn State's James Franklin wasn't one of them. "I think having the Big Ten Media Days in Big Ten country is important." si.com/college/pennst…

Penn State’s James Franklin was asked today about playing Pitt. He segued from that answer to his position statement on nine conference games.