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2-2, 2nd in Big Ten - East
Is Franklin's job safe at Penn State? (2:00)
Nittany Lions really need a win
Penn State is 0-2 against Power 5 opponents, including a one-sided 49-10 loss at Michigan last week. Unbeaten Minnesota will present another challenge on Saturday. Maisel: Week 5 notes
Meet Joey Julius: The hardest-hitting kicker in college football
After kicking off, kickers typically hang back as a safety valve. Penn State's Joey Julius, however, isn't your typical kicker.
Josh Moyer ESPN Staff Writer
Penn State coach James Franklin is not on the hot seat, according to athletic director Sandy Barbour. She told the Altoona (Pa.) Mirror on Wednesday that, "He's not on the hot seat, and he's not going to be on the hot seat in December." Penn State is currently 2-2 with upcoming games against Minnesota and Maryland.
Penn State coach Franklin gets support from AD
Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour told the Altoona (Pa.) Mirror on Wednesday that football coach James Franklin's job is not in danger.
Big Ten Week 5 game picks: Can Badgers pull another upset?
Our Big Ten writers make their picks for Wisconsin-Michigan, Northwestern-Iowa and other Week 5 games in the conference.
Big Ten Week 5 viewer's guide: Michigan, Wisconsin finally reunite
Wisconsin and Michigan meet for the first time in six years with new coaches on each sideline, unblemished records and each team in the top 10.
Josh Moyer ESPN Staff Writer
Here's what Penn State coach James Franklin had to say when asked about the Big Ten's statement today saying officials should not have ejected PSU LB Brandon Smith for targeting Saturday:
Josh Moyer ESPN Staff Writer
Penn State coach James Franklin said he did not "want to go down that road" when asked about the Big Ten's statement earlier today saying officials should not have ejected PSU LB Brandon Smith for targeting Saturday. He said officials told him one thing during the game -- which he reiterated during his post-game remarks -- and another thing later on. He did say he appreciated the statement, however.
Big Ten says officials wrong to eject Penn St. LB
The Big Ten says officials were wrong to eject Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith for targeting against Michigan.
Josh Moyer ESPN Staff Writer
The Big Ten released a statement Wednesday afternoon, saying that officials should not have ejected Penn State LB Brandon Smith for targeting against Michigan:
Week 5 in the Big Ten: What to watch for
Wisconsin will begin a rugged October schedule by facing Michigan on Saturday, with a chance to earn its third win over a top-10 foe this season.
Looking back on Big Ten's past top-10 October clashes
Big Ten matchups like No. 8 Wisconsin-No. 4 Michigan don't happen very often -- especially this early in the season.
USC's playoff hopes will have to wait another year
The struggles continue for Clay Helton and USC. After losing to Utah to fall to 1-3, the Trojans are one of 11 teams axed from CFP consideration by The Eliminator.
B1G awards race tracker: Ohio State laying claim to plenty of hardware
The Big Ten Awards Tracker looks to be Ohio State dominated as the entire conference gets immersed into the conference schedule.
Trojans lead a class of 11 ousted from the playoff (1:20)
Week 4 review: Wisconsin impresses in highlight-filled weekend
Wisconsin beat another top-10 team and Nebraska's Tommy Armstrong continued his special play in an exciting week in the Big Ten.
Big Ten Week 4 bowl projections: Wisconsin rises again
Three Big Ten teams can make legitimate College Football Playoff arguments after four weeks, and two of them meet on Saturday.
Big Ten Week 4 Power Rankings: A shakeup near the top
Wisconsin jumped Michigan to No. 2 in this week's Big Ten Power Rankings, but the two teams will get to settle it on the field Saturday in Ann Arbor.
Jim Harbaugh & Co. roll past Penn State, set up Wisconsin showdown
Behind a solid outing on both sides, No. 4 Michigan beat Penn State 49-10 to improve to 4-0 and set up a showdown with Wisconsin.
Michigan records 326 rushing yards in dominating win (1:06)
No. 4 Michigan gets 6 rushing TDs in 49-10 rout of Penn St
De'Veon Smith led an overwhelming ground game with 107 yards rushing and a touchdown and Karan Higdon ran for two scores and No. 4 Michigan routed Penn State 49-10 on Saturday in both teams' Big
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
No. 4 Michigan moves to 4-0 by pummeling Penn State, 49-10. A big test waits for the Wolverines next week. Wisconsin should be ranked in the top 10 when the Badgers get to Ann Arbor next Saturday.
Penn State LB ejected for targeting (1:06)
2017 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Clifford | QB-PP | Committed | 84 |
| C.J. Thorpe | OG | Committed | 83 |
| Yetur Matos | DE | Committed | 81 |
| Dylan Rivers | OLB | Committed | 80 |
| Jonathan Sutherland | S | Committed | 80 |
2016 Big Ten Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Maryland | -- | 3-0 |
| Ohio State | -- | 3-0 |
| Indiana | -- | 2-1 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Minnesota | -- | 3-0 |
| Purdue | -- | 2-1 |
| Illinois | -- | 1-2 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards237.3Tied-66th
Rushing Yards101.3122nd
Points For29.0Tied-73rd
Points Against32.8Tied-98th
