On a picture-perfect day, Penn State’s powerhouse performance against Nevada had the crowd buzzing with excitement. The Nittany Lions dominated the game with a 46-11 margin, snagging their first win of the season. Following that impressive blowout, James Franklin took to the media room at Beaver Stadium with a calm and reflective presence. He praised standout performances. But amid the post-game glow, Franklin also shared a familiar frustration bubbling under the surface. It’s the dilemma over college football scheduling. Franklin has been outspoken about his disdain for the Big Ten’s nine-game conference schedule for years, calling it “the worst decision the Big Ten ever made.”

Franklin’s main gripe is about fairness and uniformity. Last year, Penn State made it all the way to the Big

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