Photos: Penn State destroys Georgia State, 56-0

Penn State warms up prior to its game against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Penn State warms up prior to its game against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Penn State warms up prior to its game against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Penn State warms up prior to its game against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Penn State warms up prior to its game against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Penn State warms up prior to its game against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Fans cheer behind the Blue Band prior to the start of the game, Saturday, September 16, 2017.

The Nittany Lion carries a banner across the field prior to the start of the game, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Saquon Barkley looks for running room on the side of the field, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions lead the Panthers, 35-0, at halftime. Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorely gets set to pass, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Saqoun Barkley runs the ball around Georgia State defenders, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Georgia State quarterback Conner Manning looks for a receiver, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Georgia State's Taz Bateman runs the ball against Penn State's Troy Apke, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Georgia Stat'es Victor Heyward (37) tackles Penn State's Saquon Barkley, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith tackles Georgia State's Taz Bateman, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Torrence Brown is carted off the field in the first quarter, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State linemen scramble to recover a Georgia State fumble, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton dives in for a touchdown, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton celebrates his touchdown with teammate Juwan Johnson, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions lead the Panthers, 35-0, at halftime. Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State fans cheer as PSU scores their third touchdown of the first half, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens runs the ball upfield, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

An NCAA referee rolls on the field after being ran into by Penn State's Tommy Stevens during a play, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Jonathan Holland runs the ball upfield against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Andre Robinson trots the ball through the end zone, scoring the Lions' final touchdown in the fourth quarter, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

A group of Penn State defensemen tackle Georgia State's Demarcus Kirk, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

A flag is thrown as Penn State's Mark Allen runs the ball while a Georgia State defender hangs off his back, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Receiver/punter returner DeAndre Tompkins is on the verge of taking over a game on offense and special teams. These Lions actually offer more scoring weapons overall than last season.

Penn State's Trace McSorely looks for a receiver, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Garrett Taylor tackles Georgia State's Ari Werts after a pass completion, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's linebackers and defensive line will be on the spot Saturday night in Iowa City. Jarvis Miller (9) and Shane Simmons (34) must contain the Hawkeye running game and shake up first-year QB Nate Stanley.

Penn State linemen break through Georgia State's line to successfully block a field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Saquon Barkley jukes around a Georgia State defender, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Officials review a play, Saturday, September 16, 2017. Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Miles Sanders runs the ball against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Miles Sanders runs the ball against Georgia State, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Miles Sanders runs the ball toward the end zone, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Trace McSorley, right, looks for running room around Georgia State's Michael Shaw, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorely stiff arms Georgia State's Chase Middleton, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Quarterback Trace McSorely celebrates with teaammate Mike Gesicki after McSorely rushed in for an 8-yard touchdown, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State fans cheer after a Nittany Lion touchdown, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Georgia State's Taz Bateman runs the ball against Penn State's Troy Apke, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Georgia State's B.J. Clay walks back to the sideline, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State quarterback Chase McSorely looks for running room, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

The Penn State Blue Band performs prior to kickoff, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Colin Castagna closes in on Georgia State quarterback Aaron Winchester, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State linebacker Jason Vranic looks through a gap in Georgia State's offense, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State linebacker Jason Vranic tackles Georgia State's Ari Wertz, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Jake Cooper (33) watches Georgia State quarterback Aaron Winchester, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State coach James Franklin smiles as he walks toward the victory bell, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Penn State's Marcus Allen trots toward the victory bell after the win, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Aaron Monroe, walks out of the stadium after the win, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

The Penn State Nittany Lion sings the schools' alma mater after the Penn State victory, Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Nittany Lions beat the Panthers, 56-0.

Who would have thought a timeout and missed field goal at the end of a 56-0 game would cause such a stir? James Franklin, shown immediately after the victory over Georgia State, chose to open his weekly press conference by addressing the matter.