Column: Penn State, clearly consistent, faces vexing pathby:Nate Bauer•11/25/23•NateBauerBWIRead In AppNov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin leads his team to the field to start the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY SportsNow a model of consistency, Penn State faces vexing next step in its quest to be among the national college football elite.