Just seven years ago, the Penn State football program was in a dark place and in danger of falling out of relevance for a long time. Fortunately, Bill O’Brien entered in 2012 and saved the program by keeping it from falling apart. Next, it was James Franklin’s turn to see what he could do with the Nittany Lions.
When Franklin took over the program in 2014, there were players from previous recruiting classes, and the roster was still limited due to scholarship restrictions. However, after five full seasons, Franklin has had ample time to recruit his team and bring in the right players for what he wants to do.