Twitter was not happy with James Franklin after Penn State’s latest loss to Ohio State
For the second time this season and what feels like the 100th time under head coach James Franklin, Penn State came up small in the biggest moments of a big game against a high-quality opponent. And Twitter was there to offer its reactions every step of the way. Penn State saw a small fourth-quarter lead evaporate in a hurry in a demoralizing 44-31 loss to Ohio State on Saturday in Beaver Stadium.
But truth be told, not all of the Twitter reactions during the game were negative. In fact, for a while, things were seeming pretty optimistic and positive regarding how Penn State was playing before everything went wrong for the Nittany Lions. And the way the game ended soured the mood of many on Penn State Twitter.
Here is a look at some of the social media reactions found on Twitter following Penn State’s loss to the Buckeyes.
Is 10-2 still something special?
I mean, probably. Wish it meant a little more though. https://t.co/fjBZ7ecblf
— OrangeSeats1940 (@OrangeSeats1940) October 29, 2022
Parker Washington was impressive
Parker Washington is having a day
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) October 29, 2022
Abdul Carter making a name for himself
Not that you need me to tell you but this Abdul Carter, he's gonna be pretty damn good.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) October 29, 2022
The student section gets praise from FOX analyst
Penn State has the best student section in CFB. Hands down!!
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) October 29, 2022
Micah Parsons was impressed by Buckeyes receiver
Marvin Harrison is legit a problem!!! He can be a number 1 pick!!!
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) October 29, 2022
... and Abdul Carter
Legend in the making !!! Stixcity !! 🤘🤘 https://t.co/Ks3G7oS7Ir
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) October 29, 2022
Penn State did whatever it took to get a fourth quarter lead...
– 3rd and 1 fade incomplete
– FG missed, but false start
– FG missed, but OSU penalty
– 4th-and-1 conversion
– Completion to the 1 fumbled, recovered
– QB sneak stuffed
– 4th and goal TD run pic.twitter.com/EnUkNKL1fK— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) October 29, 2022
... but Sean Clifford didn't have a great outing.
Sean Clifford threw 3 INTs to the Ohio State defensive line.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) October 29, 2022
Fans were stunned
When your team gives up 4 TDs in a span of 6 minutes 😳 pic.twitter.com/D7tZrRNOhq
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 29, 2022
Things spiraled out of control quickly
Life comes at you fast 😖 pic.twitter.com/oHYgKv2XG9
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 29, 2022
The infamous stat about James Franklin continues to be going the wrong direction
Penn State is now 1-10 against Top-5 opponents under James Franklin. pic.twitter.com/ywpkr0ZwgO
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 29, 2022
Will James Franklin make a QB change?
we all know Allar should start but James Franklin doesn’t want to seemingly disrespect Cliffy so he’ll put that relationship first before he puts the team’s best interests first. Franklin will never start Drew this year unless Cliffy is severely injured. he’d start Cliff at 50%
— echoisthename ©️ 🇩🇴🤓💭 (@echoisthename) October 29, 2022
Some fans are growing tired of this routine
#JamesFranklin 8 mill 10 year contract…. cant win a big game. #TiredofJamesFranklin https://t.co/hGinKReRK7
— J. A. S. O. N. (@TheNotoriousJKG) October 29, 2022
Some of us have seen this story a few times before
This would be a definitive "No." https://t.co/KMCG0dnVmh
— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) October 29, 2022
Penn State takes on Indiana in Bloomington next week. We’ll see if the Nittany Lions can regroup and end the regular season on a winning note. A 10-win season is still in sight, although that will feel hollow to some after a loss like this.
