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Penn State-Kent State: Key questions, top storylines for Lions heading into the season opener

It doesn't figure to be a stressful week for James Franklin and his football team.

Penn State is a three-touchdown favorite against Kent State, the MAC team the Lions will face Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

Then again, the PSU-Temple season opener didn't work out so well for Franklin and his players in 2015.

So early in game week, here are some key questions and storylines to consider.

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