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ESPN's Mark Schlabach picked Clemson, USC, and Oklahoma State ahead of James Franklin's Nittany Lions.
James Franklin touched on a number of topics after Tuesday evening's practice. Most notably, Penn State's head man opined on his team's depth, along with comments regarding his brand new contract extension.
At a reported $5.8 million a year, James Franklin will have the fourth-highest salary of college football coaches in the country.
After failing to earn a preseason ranking in each season since the Nittany Lions secured the No. 25 spot in 2011, James Franklin's squad earned this one after last year's breakout season, winning 11 games en route to a Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl appearance.
And who can blame us with all of this preseason hype?