Quite possibly a defining moment, so to speak, that coach James Franklin couldn't help but talk about after this 38-10 CFP-opening demolition of the SMU Mustangs was finished in Beaver Stadium.

Jamie looked forward to a nightly game of Jeopardy. His favorite thing, though, was a relaxing day with the sunshine on his face.

The relief on James Franklin’s face was visible. The emotion in his voice was clear. Make no mistake that there was an enormous amount of pressure on Franklin and Penn State to win Saturday’s ...