Penn State head coach James Franklin did not appreciate having to fly across the country for Big Ten Media Days.

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Franklin told reporters Tuesday that moving to a nine-game schedule was perhaps "the worst decision the Big Ten ever made."

The focus for those who support Michigan football is how the team will respond from a season that was rather disappointing in 2024, though it didn't feel that way at the end given a strong finish.

At both events, however, it was another conference that wedged its way into news conferences and media breakout sessions.