The Nittany Lions jumped three spots in this week's poll.
The alliance will include new inter-conference play for men's and women's basketball and football.
Still need a way to see Penn State football play this fall? Some new ticket sales might just do the trick.
Just 18 Penn State students tested positive for COVID-19 through on-arrival testing this fall, according to the university.
"The conference has determined that if one of its member institutions is unable to play a conference contest due to COVID-19, that contest shall be declared a forfeit and will not be rescheduled."
Penn State ranked higher in specific categories, coming in at No. 9 for student life, No. 11 for partying, and No. 7 for Greek life.