Overview

• On The Joel Klatt Show, Colin Cowherd said "it’s all Big Ten now" and called Penn State’s backfield the best in the conference and its offensive line the best in the country.
• ESPN’s Pete Thamel described Penn State as the most talented roster in college football and cited a scout who counted 11 draftable players on the team.
• The Nittany Lions return two 1,000-yard rushers in Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, who combined for 2,207 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024, behind an offensive line bringing back four starters.
• James Franklin said Drew Allar has only one class left this fall before graduating, a status that could help the quarterback focus on football.
• Franklin said the staff delayed a QB decision after inconsistent practices but is close to selecting a starter as expectations rise entering game week.