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James Franklin: “The only rankings that matter are at the end”

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Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

James Franklin responds to Penn State’s preseason No. 1 buzz, downplaying polls and emphasizing what actually matters heading into 2025.

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