
The Penn State of the last 10 years—a consistently successful program good for 10 wins and participation in a game around New Year's Day—is as much a Trace McSorely construction as a James Franklin construction.
The multitalented quarterback helped restore the Nittany Lions' winning tradition, linking up with running back Saquon Barkley to form one of the most exciting college football backfields of this century. Now, McSorely will work under Franklin—his old coach.