Due to Covid protocols, the Nittany Lions were unable to get their season started on Wednesday, along with the rest of college basketball. Instead, they open their season on Saturday against Virginia Military Institute, who did play earlier this week and has already earned their first win of the season.
Who: VMI Keydets
Record: 1-0, 0-0 Southern
When: Saturday, November 28, 2020
Where: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA
Kenpom Ranking (PSU): 277 (64)
NET Ranking (PSU): —
Vegas Line: TBD
Kenpom Line: PSU -19
TV: 1 PM EST, BTN+
Coached by former Nittany Lion Dan Earl, VMI brings a Kenpom rank of 277 into the contest, which, while not exceptional, is a far cry from the likes of Central Connecticut State, and some of the other names Penn State saw last season.