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Pundits say No. 7 Penn State’s early schedule is soft. James Franklin says it’s by design.

Some question whether one could think too highly of a No. 7 Nittany Lions team that has yet to face stiff competition this season and might not until the Oct. 21 clash with Ohio State.

Penn State coach James Franklin says that a soft start to a season has always been a great live-game talent evaluator for a team hoping to make a run to the College Football Playoff.
Penn State coach James Franklin says that a soft start to a season has always been a great live-game talent evaluator for a team hoping to make a run to the College Football Playoff.Read moreCRAIG HOUTZ / For The Inquirer / CRAIG HOUTZ / For The Inquirer