Penn State plans to use backup QB Ethan Grunkemeyer against Boise State per coach James Franklin. GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 30: Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin speaks to the ...

“He’s embraced that journey, and I know our team has a ton of confidence in him.” Grunk completed 1-of-2 vs. SMU with the incompletion, on his first attempt, a high but catchable pass to ...

Franklin's most telling praise of Grunkemeyer came in late October, in the lead-up to the Ohio State game: "Grunk’s improvement has been dramatic. I think he’s got a special future," Franklin ...

"Smolik still isn't cleared medically [to play]. Grunk has done a really good job and put himself in a position that we have a lot of confidence in him and he's getting a ton of reps this week." ...

“We’ll have highlights of practice tapes up throughout the week and Grunk’s showing up a lot with the throws he’s making against our one defense. It’s really cool to see.” Penn State ...

You're talking about a guy that's, I don't know what the numbers are, we were actually running the numbers before I left and haven't gotten them yet, but if I had to guess, I'll bet you Grunk's ...

“He’s embraced that journey, and I know our team has a ton of confidence in him.” Grunk completed 1-of-2 vs. SMU with the incompletion, on his first attempt, a high but catchable pass to Trey Wallace.

“He’s embraced that journey, and I know our team has a ton of confidence in him.” Grunk completed 1 of 2 vs. SMU with the incompletion, on his first attempt, a high but catchable pass to ...

“He’s embraced that journey, and I know our team has a ton of confidence in him.” Grunk completed 1-of-2 vs. SMU with the incompletion, on his first attempt, a high but catchable pass to ...