With veteran depth and internal development at the core, James Franklin explains why Penn State doesn’t have to overuse the transfer portal in 2025.

And it shows. Franklin believes the teams that are willing to have hard conversations, check their egos, and support each other off the field are the ones that win on it.

Penn State is charging into the 2025 season with lofty expectations. Another playoff run is a trendy pick in the bowl projections.