Our sports staff is pretty confident that the Nittany Lions will pass their first big test of the season.
Entrance procedures to Beaver Stadium were changed during the off season and dramatically improved the Gate A experience for students.
Here’s a look at how the Nittany Lions fair in a highly-analytical college football ranking that paints a better picture than the AP Top 25.
Iowa ended No. 3 Penn State's bid for a national title during the 2008 slate and opened the door for the Nittany Lions' Big Ten title run last season by taking down No. 3 Michigan.
"I was at the game a few years ago when Elliott and Barkley shared the same field," the fifth NFL executive said. "As impressive as Elliott was, Barkley was the better player. They have similar skill sets but Barkley is better in every area."
Ahead of the upcoming nine-game conference slate, we took a glimpse at each of the opponents on Penn State's schedule and how much of a threat they'll be to derail the Nittany Lions hopes of another Big Ten title and possible College Football Playoff run.