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When DJ Durkin and James Franklin spoke about their teams earlier this week, they sounded nearly identical praising young, up-tempo offenses led by dual-threat quarterbacks and highlighted by playmaking running backs. Penn State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) hosts Maryland (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) on Saturday in what's become arguably both team's biggest rivalry to date. ''I think both teams are going to be going into that stadium on Saturday fired up and excited,'' Franklin said. Continue to Article

October 07, 2016 1:11:pm EST

Trace McSorley is getting comfortable with his newfound obligations and perks as Penn State's starting quarterback. ''Trace is playing like a guy that probably is a second-year starter,'' Penn State coach James Franklin said. McSorley's comfort level is noticeable on the field, especially in the second half when his team's trailed and opponents have stacked the box to stop Saquon Barkley. Continue to Article

October 05, 2016 4:27:pm EST

It's not often Maryland can say it has something in common with Ohio State, Michigan and Nebraska. Like those standard bearers of college football, the Terrapins are still unbeaten this season. Since Maryland's 7-0 start in 2001, the Terrapins have taken a perfect record into their fifth game only in 2013 and this season. Continue to Article

October 04, 2016 6:09:pm EST

Penn State coach James Franklin said Tuesday he's proud of kicker Joey Julius for how he's dealt with an eating disorder that kept him out of spring practice and led him to being admitted to a clinic for treatment this past summer. Julius said in a Facebook post this week that he was in therapy at McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center in St. Louis from May 9 to July 26. Julius said he decided to disclose his eating disorder publicly after discussing it with family, friends and the team. Continue to Article

October 04, 2016 3:24:pm EST

A year ago, Maryland quarterback Perry Hills ran the ball effectively for a bad football team. ''What he showed us is what everyone is seeing right now,'' Durkin said Tuesday. With Hills leading the way, undefeated Maryland (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) is averaging a whopping 43.4 points, including 50 last Saturday in a rout of Purdue . Continue to Article

October 04, 2016 2:42:pm EST

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