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First Impressions from Penn State's loss to Northwestern

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NCAA Football: Florida International at Penn State
Sep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Fifteen days ago, Penn State was the center of the college football world. Now, the attention is much, much different. Where do the Nittany Lions and James Franklin go from here?