The spring brings us some of sport’s greatest traditions. March Madness. The Master’s. And me becoming irrationally high on Penn State’s defense.
1. Best Cornerbacks in the Big Ten?
When it comes to having faith in what this defense can be, it begins with the cornerbacks, which offers a unique blend of experience and talent.
Penn State returns four players with starting experience at the position: Tariq Castro-Fields, Joey Porter Jr, Keaton Ellis, and Marquis Wilson, all having started at least one game during their time in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions added to that experience when they landed former South Carolina starting cornerback John Dixon via the transfer portal, giving Penn State another cornerback with Power 5 starting experience.