However, just as Ryan Day turned his narrative around last year after Ohio State won the national championship, all will be forgiven if Franklin can follow suit in 2025. After all, it may be Penn State's best opportunity yet under Franklin.

Pull the ripcord, jump out of the airplane and put your trust in James Franklin and the Nittany Lions to finally—finally!—“get over that hump.”

Making our boldest predictions for Penn State football in 2025. Why the Lions will beat the best, lose to an underdog and what it all means.