Three straight conference losses — the bottom has fallen out in Happy Valley.

16/10/2025 15 min Episodio 223
Three straight conference losses — the bottom has fallen out in Happy Valley.

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In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down the shocking upset that sent Penn State’s season into freefall. James Franklin once again finds himself at the center of the storm after a stunning home loss to Northwestern — a game that exposed just how far this program has slipped. We talk about whether this is a motivation issue, a coaching issue, or simply a sign that Penn State isn’t as good as advertised. With Drew Allar’s injury, the offense looks lifeless, the play-calling is uninspired, and Franklin’s long-running inability to win big games looms larger than ever. Meanwhile, we give credit where it’s due — Northwestern came to play, executed better, and now looks like a team on the rise. This might be the moment Penn State fans remember as the turning point — one way or another — for the James Franklin era.

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