Penn State coach James Franklin and Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck discussed the fake punt that led to the Nittany Lions' one-point victory.
Penn State's fake punt in the fourth quarter was a hot topic after the Nittany Lions' 26-25 win over Minnesota on Saturday.coach James Franklin explained how the play came about, while Golden Gophers coach P.J. Fleck conceded that it was a "heck of a call by James."First of all, I think you got to give Minnesota and PJ a ton of credit. They had them ready to play. They played really and made big plays and big moments.
... I thought third quarter continues to be a good story for our team. Defense has yet to allow a third quarter touchdown this season, gave up a field goal today, and have allowed 15 points total on the season. So that’s been big. And then, you know, other thing I’m proud of and very, very appreciative of, the staff and the players we’re one of three teams to win 10 or more games in the last three years, only three teams in the country. So I’m proud of that. I think consistency matters.
but don’t lose any of the yardage by doing it. But tonight, he played to win at critical times. That play there at the end between him and Tyler. That’s a coach’s dream, right? Like you call it. The play is not
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