Franklin force going into 3rd overtime having to defend this moral victory. Love your loyalty to the guy, but he can’t put it all together. It’s very clear that “close” is as good as he is going to get you. I don’t know why exactly, but it just isn’t in the cards for him as a head coach at PSU. Good man, good coach. He just won’t be mentioned with the elite of his generation and unfortunately that’s what it takes to win at this level.
The offense stunk for three games against cupcakes. No surprise it stunk for three quarters against a legit team. Drew should have moved on after ND and Franklin should have encouraged it. He’s not a fit for this offense and the play calling is too inconsistent and, honestly, dumb for a drop back QB who isn’t a gun slinger that can improvise. Let’s put Drew at WR for a play while we drive down the field for our life! Please.