The Nittany Lions open spring practice with high expectations, and some questions, for the 2025 season. Penn State football coach James Franklin previewed spring practice this week, and his most revealing insight was about his head. Specifically, scalp care. Franklin shaves his six days a week at 4:45 a.m.

Penn State football was back on the practice field Tuesday to start spring practice. “Obviously we have some new and moving parts that we’re working through, so these 15 practices will be very, very important,

Penn State begins spring ball this week, with plenty of questions heading into what could be one of the most anticipated seasons in recent program history. Here are three questions about the Nittany Lions that could be answered over the next month-plus of spring practice.