James Franklin has been the head coach at Penn State since 2014, and pretty much since he stepped foot on campus, the knock against Franklin is that he can't win the Big Game. We all know the numbers.

Franklin is 4-17 against Ohio State and Michigan, his team’s biggest rivals in the Big 10. Penn State had a favorable path to the semifinals, beating SMU and Boise State.

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Franklin, seeking his first College Football Playoff appearance despite a 95-40 record at Penn State, has not beaten Ohio State since 2016, which marked the Lions' last Big Ten title.

The Nittany Lions' loss was the latest instance of Franklin's team coming up short in big moments. They're now 1-13 against top-five teams.

James Franklin is ahead of schedule. Penn State’s coach found his midseason form in April at his team's spring game. That's good news for Ohio State.

By most measures of football success, James Franklin’s tenure at Penn State has been satisfying. A 100-41 record over 11 seasons, one Big Ten championship, a slew of players in the NFL.

James Franklin has been the head coach at Penn State since 2014, and pretty much since he stepped foot on campus, the knock against Franklin is that he can't win the Big Game. We all know the numbers.