Penn State football media day practice, Aug. 2, 2025Penn State head coach James Franklin looks over a drill during practice on Aug. 2, 2025. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comJoe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com

STATE COLLEGE — Beaver Stadium is still under construction. That was obvious prior to Saturday’s Penn State media day. A crane stood tall between the south goal posts. Neon vest-wearing employees were installing the west side’s temporary bleachers. Less than a month away from the season opener, there’s work to be done. 

James Franklin must feel the same way about his team. The pieces are there. But ahead of a highly-anticipated campaign, there’s work left to do — and the expectation is it’ll get done. 

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