To wrap up the opponent preview series, we have our preview of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State has been among the top programs in the conference, but has struggled to get over the hump and win its biggest games. This year, the expectations are even higher, with James Franklin’s team expected to compete for, if not win, a national championship. Penn State started the season ranked #2 in the AP poll, just five points below top-ranked Texas, and a full 75 points ahead of third-ranked Ohio State, which has been the ultimate roadblock for the Nittany Lions for many consecutive seasons.
The Penn State offense may be the best in the nation when you combine its continuity and talent. Senior quarterback Drew Allar is coming off a stellar 2024 season, with over 3,300 yards and 24 touchdowns, leading Penn State to the Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff semifinals. Surrounding Allar is the running back duo of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, with Allen rushing for 1,108 yards on 220 carries and Singleton right behind with 1,099 yards on just 172 carries. The rushing duo is arguably the best in all of college football, and each back will look for another 1,000-plus-yard season on the ground for Penn State.
The offense loses its do-it-all tight end, Tyler Warren, who was drafted in the first round by the Colts. Warren led the Lions in receptions and receiving yards, with 104 catches for 1,233 yards through the air. He also carried the football 26 times for 218 yards and even threw three completed passes for 35 yards. Backup tight ends Khalil Dinkins and Luke Reynolds will look to step up at the position and fill the big shoes of Warren this season.
Penn State also made wholesale changes to its struggling receiving corps, which has often held the team back in big game situations. Their top two wide…
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