James Franklin receives rude reception from Penn State fans

James Franklin Receives Rude Reception from Penn State Fans

Penn State fans expressed their discontent with James Franklin on Saturday, booing him when his name was announced and displayed on the scoreboard during introductions before the game against Northwestern at Beaver Stadium.

The negative reaction was a result of the team's two-game losing streak, which followed a 3-0 start to the season with easy wins over Nevada, FIU, and Villanova. The Nittany Lions then lost a close game to Oregon 30-24 and were upset by previously winless UCLA 42-37.

Pre-game reaction to James Franklin’s introduction at Penn State.

The fans' frustration with Franklin was palpable, with no other player or staff member receiving a similar reaction during introductions.

Author's summary: James Franklin booed by Penn State fans due to losing streak.

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Larry Brown Sports Larry Brown Sports — 2025-10-12

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