In an intense, high-energy pre-game speech, Penn State head coach James Franklin fired up his team with a message that left no room for doubt. “It’s an urgent moment,” he declared, as the clock ticked toward their Orange Bowl showdown against Notre Dame. Franklin emphasized the stakes: “You got 60 minutes… 60 minutes to play for another 60 minutes.”
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— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) January 8, 2025
He urged his players to step up and seize the opportunity. “But you gotta earn it. You gotta earn it, right now,” he said, making sure every player understood the importance of the moment. With a look of determination, Franklin added, “I’m proud of you, guys. I believe in you.”
The message was clear, his belief unshaken. “That you gonna take this motherf**ker,” Franklin said. And with a final, powerful command: “Beat Notre Dame.” Will his fiery words be the spark Penn State needs to triumph?
