Franklin begin Year 12 at Penn State with the highest expectations he has confronted as Penn State's head coach. The Nittany Lions return talent across their lineup, hired the highest-paid assistant coach in college football (defensive coordinator Jim Knowles) and field the nation's second-ranked quarterback in Drew Allar,

Penn State begins spring ball this week, with plenty of questions heading into what could be one of the most anticipated seasons in recent program history. Here are three questions about the Nittany Lions that could be answered over the next month-plus of spring practice.