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James Franklin ready for ‘big boy game’ against Michigan, calls J.J. McCarthy ‘improved, well-rounded’

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Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media on Monday to discuss Saturday’s clash with the undefeated Michigan Wolverines. The Nittany Lions (8-1) enter Saturday’s game fighting for their College Football Playoff lives and need a win and some help from Michigan later in the season to even secure a berth in the Big Ten Championship.

Coming off a 51-15 dismantling of Maryland, Penn State is looking to ride this momentum to its first home victory over the Wolverines since 2019.

Opening Statement

“Getting into Michigan and Coach [Jim] Harbaugh, obviously one of the most highly-ranked and regarded teams in the country.