Penn State superfans: Get exclusive, in-depth Nittany Lions news, analysis and recruiting updates every day. Become a PennLive Football Insider. Only $5.99 a month. Learn more. Today’s Penn State football news headlines feature more speculation about James Franklin’s coaching future and the status of freshman running back Noah Cain for Saturday at Ohio State. Dennis Dodd from CBS Sports doubled down on speculation that Franklin could be a top target for USC and other potential suitors, saying the Lions will look to hold them off to keep Franklin. It’s a scenario that has been rehashed again and again over recent seasons and one that Franklin all but dismissed when asked about it earlier this season. No. 8 Penn State has a tall task ahead with a trip to face No. 2 Ohio State. The Lions are 18-point underdogs in a matchup against a talented Buckeyes team that leads the nation…
Continue Reading: Penn State hopes to hold off USC and others for James Franklin; Noah Cain a game-time decision for Ohio State, and more
