The Nittany Lions are attempting to mirror their defensive identity to that of its offense.
"Every moment matters, and ensuring our families can continue making magical memories together is at the core of why I strive to play even a small part in the fight against childhood cancer."
Penn State fell to under .500 for the first time this season.
The Nittany Lions kick off play against Colgate on February 3 at home.
The Nittany Lions' placement was their highest end-of-season ranking since 2017.
"We have a tradition of academic excellence that is second to none."