Quarterbacks are known to be meticulous when it comes to the ball they're throwing, but Hackenberg is a fan of the new balls Penn State will use this season.
Christian Hackenberg, Anthony Zettel, Derek Dowrey (of course), and other key football players had fun in front of a green screen while shooting hype-up videos for Beaver Stadium this year.
Cornerbacks coach and former Penn State wideout Terry Smith is breeding a strong secondary from the strengths of the offense it plays against.
Christian Hackenberg's a dork. Two 6-foot-4 freshmen wide receivers are twin towers. And projected starting running back Akeel Lynch is a stepfather. It's not some alternative universe, but it's the nicknames and descriptions DaeSean Hamilton -- and apparently others -- use to playfully label and tease some of their teammates.
Adrian Amos had a chip on his shoulder as a late-round draft pick entering training camp with the Chicago Bears, but it seems as though the rookie safety is making the most of his reps.
There are so many options to choose from, but our staff picked our top-six breakout candidates for the upcoming season.