It’s a time of transition for Penn State. Longtime stalwarts like Jason Cabinda, Marcus Allen, and Saquon Barkley are gone, but there are still many reasons for optimism in Happy Valley.
1. DEPTH AT DEFENSIVE END
In the time since James Franklin took over in Happy Valley, the one thing that’s true pretty much across the board is how much the overall depth has improved in the program. Nowhere is that more evident than at defensive end, where the Nittany Lions blend experience with talented youth to build a legitimate three-deep on the edge.