Penn State 2024 win total is 'just right,' On3 expert says: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for June 6 include a take on the Lions’ 2024 win total, headlines of the day, and more.
It’s time to dive into Thursday’s top tweets and stories about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with On3 national college football columnist Jesse Simonton’s take on each team’s Big Ten win total. At Fan Duel, the Lions’ number sits at 9.5 victories. For those who are unaware, someone taking the over believes the Nittany Lions will win 10 games or more during the regular season. Someone taking the under would be betting on head coach James Franklin’s team to win nine games or fewer. Simonton believes Penn State’s total is ‘just right’ in 2024.
“Headlined by linebacker-turned-pass rusher Abdul Carter, the Nittany Lions return the bulk of a top-flight defense that should be among the best in the country in 2023,” Simonton writes. “They upgraded at offensive coordinator, too, plucking Andy Kotelnicki away from Kansas with hopes that he can do similar wonders with Drew Allar as he did with Jalon Daniels.
Top 10
- 1New
Tom Brady helped land QB
Michigan got assist on Underwood
- 2
MSU TE hospitalized
Jack Velling injured on first possession
- 3
Rhett Lashlee
SMU coach gets extension
- 4
Justin Fields
OSU legend to make CGD picks
- 5Hot
Bryce Underwood
Michigan flips No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood from LSU
“There are continued concerns at receiver. And it’s unclear if Allar is truly a 5-star quarterback or just another guy at the position for PSU. The 12-team CFP was seemingly made for James Franklin’s team. But, they’ll have to earn their spot in 2024 with a schedule that includes an opener at West Virginia and a three-week stretch in the middle of the season at USC, at Wisconsin and against Ohio State.
Headlines of the day
PSU found ‘friction’ between Coach Franklin, team doctor, but couldn’t decide if rules were broken: Russo, The Associated Press
Tracking Penn State baseball’s offseason roster movement: Fitz, BWI
The Big Ten Football Standings: NCAA APR Edition: Wogenrich, SI
Maryland edge rusher Zion Elee shines at Penn State, discusses relationship with staff: Snyder, BWI
2026 5-star TE Kendre Harrison is being pursued by top college football programs: Simmons, On3
Quote of the day
“I liked how Coach Barnes helped me through the drills and corrected my mistakes after every rep. He also fixed my stance. I like that he wants everything to be perfect and wants to get me there. “He’s a very direct guy and doesn’t go for BS, personality-wise. But when it comes to my one-on-one with him, he helped me as a player and we have a good connection. I do relate with him a lot.”
—Class of 2026 DE Zion Elee to BWI about his recent PSU camp experience.
