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Defense-wise, Franklin's staff has shown some willingness to bench or rotate players based on performance—such as King Mack overtaking Antoine Belgrave for safety snaps—indicating that overshadowed players can earn their spots. Still, on offense, the question remains: why are promising young talents being kept on the sidelines when they could potentially contribute right now?
The Upcoming Northwestern Challenge: An Urgent Test
Penn State’s next game against Northwestern presents a critical opportunity. Northwestern is a disciplined, balanced team led by coach David Braun, who has instilled a winning mentality since taking over. Driven by quarterback Preston Stone and a strong ground game led by Caleb Kalafi, Northwestern is not an easy opponent.