I think we can retire the “offensive line is a strength” meme this year. What was undoubtedly the worst unit on the entire team when James Franklin arrived at Penn State in 2014 is now the bedrock of the 2025 offense.
The Nittany Lions broke in three new starters on the line in 2024 and slowly started to jell as the season went on. By the end of the year, the offensive line was dominant, paving the way for 901 rushing yards and 5.7 yards per carry in Penn State’s four postseason games.
This year, Penn State returns four starters on the offensive line.