Honestly…this makes me want to bet on Notre Dame winning.

Penn State head coach James Franklin decided to take a jab at the Fighting Irish, saying “everyone should be in the conference” while calling for “consistency” in college football games. . (Related: Ted Cruz and J.D. Vance bet on each other on Texas vs. Ohio State)

Franklin spoke to the media during a press conference and revealed in front of ND head coach Marcus Freeman how he feels about the Irish not participating in press conferences and being strictly independent when it comes to football. did.

“That should be consistent across college football,” Franklin said. “This is not an accusation [Freeman] I think everyone should be in the meeting, including Notre Dame. I think everyone should play the conference championship game. Or maybe no one should play the conference championship game. I think everyone should play the same number of conference games. ”

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“This is not a criticism of the coaches or Notre Dame, but I think everyone should be in the conference.” 👀

James Franklin shares his thoughts on consistency across college football in press conference with Marcus Freeman ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/apfFqZfNzx

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) January 8, 2025

I’m not sure it was necessarily wise for James Franklin to take on Notre Dame. Not only do you go into the game with these boys, but they look so motivated right now.

Time will tell, but either way, I respect Franklin’s “daughter.”