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It’s All on the Line for James Franklin, Loss Would Be ‘Unforgivable’
James Franklin has not won big games with enough frequency during his Penn State tenure. This is not breaking news. He did put one on the board when the Nittany Lions crushed SMU in Happy Valley in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Advancing as heavy favorites, though, does not change the conversation. And neither will winning the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State on Tuesday night to secure a spot in the final four of the first-ever 12-team tournament. That may be tough but it may also be fair.
Franklin now faces the unenviable proposition of not getting real credit for brining his team to the doorstep of a national championship while knowing full well that suffering an upset as the calendar turns to 2025 would be disastrous in the court of public opinion.
Paul Finebaum helpfully laid out the stakes during an an appearance on Get Up. The college football pundit said that everything is on the line for Franklin, once again.
“This would be just an unforgivable loss for a guy who’s had a lot of unforgivable losses,” Finebaum said.
.@finebaum says “everything” is on the line for Penn State HC James Franklin tonight against Boise State.
“This would be just an unforgivable loss for a guy who’s had a lot of unforgivable losses.” pic.twitter.com/8ro5CvaFiE
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) December 31, 2024
Conversely, Finebaum said a win wouldn’t “do much” for Franklin.
Tough scene.
If it’s any consolation, it’s worth pointing out that win would put Penn State two victories from college football’s ultimate crown and that might change the prevailing narrative a bit.
In the high-stakes world of college football, every game can make or break a coach’s reputation. For James Franklin, head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, the upcoming game against a fierce rival could be the most important of his career.
With a disappointing start to the season and mounting pressure from fans and alumni, Franklin knows that a loss in this crucial matchup would be “unforgivable.” The stakes are high, and the future of the program hangs in the balance.
Franklin has faced his fair share of challenges in his tenure at Penn State, but this game could be the ultimate test of his leadership and coaching abilities. The fans are restless, the media is watching closely, and the players are counting on him to deliver a win.
As the clock ticks down to kickoff, Franklin must rally his team and prove that he has what it takes to turn things around. The outcome of this game could define his legacy at Penn State and shape the future of the program for years to come.
For Franklin, it’s all on the line. The pressure is mounting, the expectations are high, and the spotlight is shining brightly. Will he rise to the occasion and lead his team to victory, or will a loss be the nail in the coffin of his time at Penn State? Only time will tell.
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