Dating back to 2014, James Franklin has been one of the program's frequent foes. As the Urban Meyer era has transitioned to that of Ryan Day, the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions continue to see plenty of one another both on the field and the recruiting trail. Ohio State has won the vast majority of these battles, but Franklin has had his share of wins as well.
Matthew Burrell, Tyreke Smith, and Matthew Jones all headed to Columbus. Lamont Wade, Micah Parsons, and Jayson Oweh were among those who felt more comfortable in State College. The 2020 and 2021 cycles have been a bit rough for Franklin and Co.