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Why'd Saquon Barkley return a kickoff against Akron? Ayron Monroe expected back vs. Pitt, more James Franklin takeaways

Related Topics: Saquon Barkley, Ayron, Kickoff

Penn State coach James Franklin is adamant about treating every single week the same no matter who the opponent is or what is on the line.

That means practice times, media availabilities, game week planning, and never changed, week in and week out.

It also means that Franklin, of course, held his weekly Tuesday news conference at Beaver Stadium, where he touched on Pittsburgh, special teams, and more.

Here are the highlights:

Why did Barkley return a second half kickoff?

The second half kickoff is usually missed by a lot of people, as fans file back to their seats or couch from bathroom breaks and food trips, among other things, to settle in for the final 30 minutes.