UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The popular Penn State Coaches Show featuring James Franklin presented by Pepsi will return Thursday, Aug. 29 live from The Field Burger & Tap. The long-running show will once again be on Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. throughout the season and is available on Penn State Sports Network affiliates and LionVision.
Franklin will be the featured guest from Aug. 29 until the end of the football season. The Penn State Coaches Show will include various coaches from other Penn State teams and athletics administrators. Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft will also join the show on Thursday evening.
Steve Jones, the radio play-by-play voice of the Nittany Lion football and basketball teams, is host of The Penn State Coaches Show and will be joined by Roger Corey.
Penn State's season opener at West Virginia on Aug. 31 will kick at noon on FOX. The Nittany Lions return 42 lettermen from last year’s squad – 17 on offense, 22 on defense and three on special teams and bring back 16 starters – seven on offense, seven on defense and two on special teams.
For club and ticket information for the 2024 Penn State Football season presented by PSECU fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, or call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.