DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Thursday night's showdown against Notre Dame is about "representing our schools and our conferences."
Franklin then caught himself, realizing Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman was sitting just to his right.
"Or our conference, excuse me," Franklin said Wednesday.
Penn State will be representing the Big Ten against FBS independent Notre Dame in the the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium.