Despite losing star running back Nick Chubb early in the season, the Georgia Bulldogs' rushing attack and defense are among the nation's best.
The Penn State Blue Band began its trip to the TaxSlayer Bowl on Wednesday. "I can't think of a better way to bring in the new year," Blue Band President Pat Burke said of supporting Penn State football alongside the Lionettes and Penn State cheerleaders.
From starting as a walk-on to playing under three different head coaches, Penn State's first generation of "Wild Dogs" have seen it all with one more game to add to their legacy.
Garrett Sickels may be the lone returning starter along the defensive line next season. TaxSlayer Bowl preparation and the upcoming offseason will be huge for the high-ceiling end's confidence.
Tamba Hali and NaVorro Bowman will represent Penn State in the 2016 Pro Bowl. Jacksonville wide receiver Allen Robinson was one of the biggest snubs of the year, but the Nittany Lions will still be well represented.
Jordan Lucas and Carl Nassib, two of Penn State's premier defenders in 2015, have accepted their invitations to the Reese's Senior Bowl, where they'll face some of the nation's top talent in preparation for the 2016 NFL Draft.