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College football is heating up with each passing game, with some football programs making progress, finding their stride, and heading in the right direction. On the other hand, a few of them are still struggling to secure their first victory. James Franklin’s Penn State Nittany Lions secured their second victory over Bowling Green in the second week. But unfortunately, the team didn’t celebrate the 7-point victory as they struggled and had to dwell on a narrow win. While Penn State is working on its mistakes. Kent State is still struggling to find its foundation this season. The Golen Flashes are among the teams without a win.

Despite teams not performing well, the anticipation surrounding the Penn State vs. Kent State game extends beyond the gridiron. The fans who cannot reach Beaver Stadium on September 21 can enjoy and support their favorite teams by watching the game live on the BTN TV channel. The kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Game announcers play the most important role in increasing the excitement with their voices and enhancing the atmosphere. Coming to announcers for the Penn State vs. Kent State game, the broadcast team includes Jeff Levering, who will be handling the play-by-play. The color commentary will be provided by former Michigan player Jake Butt, and the sidelines will be taken care of by Brooke Fletcher.

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Announcers are responsible for bringing the game to life with the right choice of words, knowledge, experience, and, most importantly, with their storytelling abilities. For the fans who are enjoying the game back home, their voice provides context for each play on the ground. It gives them a deeper understanding of the game

. We are sure Jeff Levering’s play-by-play will keep fans updated about every single move on the ground. While Jake Butt’s expertise will play a crucial role on Saturday, on the other side, Brooke Fletcher’s updates from the sidelines will offer real-time information, and he will ensure that fans don’t miss any moments of action.

James Franklin’s concerns and analysis of Penn State’s narrow victory

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No. 10 Penn State will be seen in action on Saturday. James Franklin’s team will face Kent State, which is looking for its first victory of the season. Although Franklin’s squad secured their second win on 7th September against Bowling Green, it was a neck-to-neck competition. Bowling Green racked up 286 yards of offense in the first half. While Penn State racked up 236 and trailed 24-20 at halftime.

Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen rushed for over 100 yards. The 34-27 victory did not impress head coach James Franklin; he is concerned about his defense. The missed tackles and major communication issues that took place in the wide-open first half.

CBS Sports reported Franklin’s comment, “We were trying to rely specifically on the headset communication, and at home that can be a little bit more challenging with the linebacker trying to verbally communicate to all 11 guys on the field.” It is clear that Franklin and his staff are emphasizing the need for better communication on the field. As the game continues, the team will have to face tough opponents, and the players have to give their 100% of the field.

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While James Franklin prepares his team for the next matchup, don’t forget to tune in for the ES Think Tank episode with Doug Sanders.