Penn State football reports for camp; Lions called No. 7 team in country: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Aug. 2 include the Lions arriving for preseason camp, plus a new preseason poll and more.
It’s time to dive into Wednesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with report day. The Nittany Lions arrived at the Lasch Building on Tuesday to check in and prepare for the start of preseason camp. It kicks off with a practice on Wednesday as the team officially sits four weeks from the first game week Wednesday of the year.
“When you talk about our season and where we’re going, obviously we open up the season against a really good opponent at our place, West Virginia, 7:30 national television,” Franklin said at Big Ten Media Days. “So to open the season with that type of opponent is exciting and has our team motivated.
“When you talk about question marks leading into the season, to me every year when we come to this, that’s kind of how I look at our season, is based on question marks. I think we probably have less question marks this year than we have in previous seasons.”
Top 10
- 1
Memphis shakes up CFP
Tigers upsets changes CFP picture
- 2
A Twisted Mess
Big 12 Championship scenarios
- 3Trending
Saban chirped
Big 12 comes after GOAT
- 4Hot
Underranked SEC
Lane Kiffin protests CFP rankings
- 5
UConn star hospitalized
Alex Karaban hospitalized at Maui Invitational
CBS Sports agrees. The outlet released its final 1-133 ranking of every FBS college football team ahead of the new season. Penn State is at No. 7. It is also where the program was ranked at the end of the 2022 season. The Lions are the third highest-ranked Big Ten team behind Michigan and Ohio State at Nos. 2-3 respectively. Georgia leads the way, and LSU and Alabama round out the top five.
Headlines of the day
Speedy linebacker Tony Rojas is high on the list of potential Year 1 difference-makers: Hockensmith, PennLive
Caedan Wallace, pushing past injury, makes progress ahead of 2023 season: Bauer, BWI
Manny Diaz Raises Expectations for Penn State’s Linebackers: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State Check-In: Assessing the Nittany Lions’ quarterback position as camp begins: Fitz, BWI
Steelers Sign Former Penn State Running Back: Farabaugh, Steelers Now
Penn State football camp begins: What we’re watching: Bauer, BWI
Quartet of Nittany Lions Added to Award Watch Lists: Jones, StateCollege.com
Quote of the day
“It’s going to be a great opportunity to jumpstart my college development process and being able to get around the guys and get into the tight end room quicker.”
—PSU commit Luke Reynolds to BWI about his decision to enroll early.
