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Penn State’s James Franklin ‘gets’ why fans are frustrated after OT loss to Oregon
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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin stated that he knows the fans are frustrated after the Nittany Lions lost to the Oregon Ducks 30-24 in double overtime on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. With this defeat, Penn State has dropped to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten.
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Following the game, Franklin addressed the fanbase after the Nittany Lions failed to take advantage of a loud White Out atmosphere with 111,015 fans in attendance.
"We have a passionate fan base, 111,000. The environment was awesome. They're passionate. And when we win, there's nothing better. When we lose, there's nothing worse. So, I get it. I get the frustration. That comes with a fan base that is invested and cares. So, I get it," Franklin said.
After being down 17-3 entering the last quarter, Penn State forced overtime in the game. Drew Allar threw a touchdown pass to Devonte Ross . But, Dillon Thieneman of Oregon intercepted Allar in the second overtime for the loss.
This result is another setback for Franklin against the top opponents. His record against the AP top-10 teams is 4-26 overall and 4-21 during his Penn State tenure. Against top-5 teams, he's just 1-15.
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Allar faces similar issues against top-ranked teams. The quarterback is now 0-6 against AP top-six opponents, despite throwing for 137 yards and two touchdowns on 14 of 25 passing. His late interception wiped out what had been a clutch fourth-quarter play.
Franklin has also talked about these disappointing results , saying, "I understand that narrative … it's reality. These are the facts. … I completely understand, and I accept responsibility."
After an appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2024-25 season, the Nittany Lions began the season with championship dreams. However, starting off 0-1 in Big Ten play puts pressure on Franklin and Penn State before they face Ohio State and Indiana in the coming weeks.
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