Reacting to James Franklin's Virginia Tech Intro | Penn State vs Nebraska Preview

The Penn State Football team is still without a head coach, but its former leader has found a new home. James Franklin was introduced as Virginia Tech’s next head coach on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in front of the assembled media and dignitaries. Today on the BWI Live Show, we’ll react to his comments about the transition, his pursuit of his former commits, and what all of this means for Penn State. We’ll also address the team’s preparations for Nebraska, which will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday at 7 p.m. for the right to keep its bowl eligibility hopes alive.

Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest news and information! We’ll be taking your questions and comments throughout the 60-minute show to get the pulse of Penn State fans. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss any special shows or changes. Due to Franklin’s press conference, we’ll be going live at 11:05 today.

Reacting to James Franklin’s press conference

We’ll start the show by discussing what Franklin had to say in his opening press conference as the head coach at Virginia Tech. Did he outline a regional recruiting philosophy? What did he say about Penn State and his exit from the university back in October? We’ll give you the pertinent details about the press conference and discuss them on the show.

Of course, all of this is in the backdrop of the vacant opening for Penn State’s head coaching position. We’ll discuss the vulnerable state the team is in and our thoughts on the hiring timeline for a new coach. For the latest intel and information, check out Blue White Illustrated for just one dollar and get access to our coaching search information for a week to try us out!

Best Bets and Penn State vs Nebraska Preview

Finally, we’ll get into this week in college football. Greg Pickel has his weekly best bets, which include his thoughts on Penn State and Nebraska this weekend.

Next, we’ll discuss the actual game. What does the team look like without quarterback Dylan Raoila? What’s the philosophy of the defense? Can Penn State generate rushing yards on the Cornhuskers, or will they find themselves in a defensive slugfest for 60 minutes between two backup quarterbacks? We’ll discuss Penn State’s chances of getting a win at home and running back Kaytron Allen breaking the all-time rushing record this weekend in front of fans at Beaver Stadium.