Penn State Coach James Franklin Opens Up
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The boo birds were out early as Penn State's offense struggled, and the frustration boiled over after Oregon scored to make the score 17-3. From the student section, a clearly audible "Fire Franklin" chant was briefly belted into the night before the tide briefly turned and the Lions stormed back to force overtime.
Penn State finds themselves in a familiar spot in the James Franklin era after falling to Oregon. How did fans react to the game?
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