ESPN.com joined the crowded ranks of outlets touting Saquon Barkley among the nation's elite heading into his sophomore season.
Former Penn State tight end Adam Breneman elected to come out of retirement Tuesday to continue his playing career immediately with the Minutemen.
The Associated Press ranked Penn State the No. 12 college football program of all time. The Lions finished ahead of powerhouses Miami, Michigan State, and Clemson among others.
The Nittany Lions added another Franklin Tuesday, as three-star 2017 linebacker Brailyn Franklin became the fifth commit following the annual Lasch Bash in July.
There's an abundance of talent on Penn State's roster, but five players in particular jump out after turning in standout offseason performances.
Penn State's starting trio of linebackers -- Jason Cabinda, Brandon Bell, and Nyeem Wartman-White -- will log a heavy workload in 2016, but young depth at the position and a strong secondary should help take some of the pressure off.