Way-too-early rankings of Big Ten defensive units ahead of the 2024 season
By Sam Fariss
491. penn state. . . 5. . . . .
Penn State and head coach James Franklin should be one of the top teams in the nation but they have continuously struggled against their Big Ten rivals.
The Nittany Lions are set to face Ohio State at home and USC on the road but beyond those two games, Penn State has a relatively easy schedule.
If Penn State's defense can live up to its top-five expectations in conference play, the Nittany Lions have a good chance at finishing near the top of the Big Ten.