Penn State fans are undoubtedly tired of the narrative that coach James Franklin is incapable of pulling through on the sport's biggest stages. Here, unfortunately for Nittany Lions backers, is another story dissecting that narrative.
It's true that Franklin won some landmark games this season. Penn State shelled SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff, and put together a fantastic team effort in its Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State.
