Penn State updates, news, and notes for March 17 feature a fresh spring top 25, daily headlines, and additional information. It’s time to explore Monday’s best tweets and news regarding the Nittany Lions and college sports.
Penn State remains ranked No. 4 in Athlon Sports’ latest top 25 as the 2025 season approaches. In January, Steven Lassan placed the Nittany Lions in the identical position. A shift is approaching for head coach James Franklin’s squad. Texas currently holds the top spot, while Ohio State is in second place. The Buckeyes and Longhorns were reversed earlier this year. Georgia remains in third place. Additionally, Notre Dame completes the top five.
“Everything is set for the Nittany Lions to compete against Ohio State for the Big Ten championship and aim for a national title,” Lassan mentions in March. “A refreshed receiving group is in the spotlight this spring.”
Here’s what he documented in January:
“James Franklin’s team is set for another strong performance in the 2025 season.” Quarterback Drew Allar will come back after weighing an early leap to the NFL and is expected to gain from another offseason training with coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions said goodbye to tight end Tyler Warren as he headed to the NFL, but running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen surprisingly chose to come back next fall.
“The receiving group was a significant problem in ’24, but assistance is coming with transfers Devonte Ross (Troy) and Kyron Hudson (USC).” The offensive line is anticipated to be a strength once more. There are gaps to address on defense with the exit of prominent edge-rusher Abdul Carter and coordinator Tom Allen moving on to take the same position at Clemson. Nonetheless, linebacker Tony Rojas, safety Zakee Wheatley, end Dani Dennis-Sutton, and cornerback A.J. Harris have returned to establish a solid base. Penn State will face Ohio State on Nov. 1 in what could be a preview of the Big Ten championship game. In the meantime, Oregon, Indiana, and Nebraska are all scheduled to visit Happy Valley next year.
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