The Nittany Lions were ranked as high as number four in 2021 after a 5-0 start, which turned into a 7-6 finish as the Nittany Lions lost five of their last seven games, including the Outback Bowl against Arkansas.
Penn State’s schedule is similar to 2021, with their third-straight season opener on the road against a conference opponent. There is also a trip to The Plains to face Auburn. The crossover schedule is not horrible as they visit Purdue and get Minnesota and Northwestern at home. It feels like an important year in Happy Valley, especially after how last year finished and the Nittany Lions being 11-11 over the past two seasons.