As Franklin said before hiring Allen last year, Penn State's defense is not in rebuild mode. The program is about winning now ...

Kaytron Allen, the every-down grinder. Nick Singleton, the big-play game breaker. Alas, Allen would steady them throughout, running through tackles for 134 yards on just 17 carries (7.9 average).

Athlon Sports college football expert Steven Lassan identifies the programs with the highest expectations for next season.

There was no quieter area of Penn State’s locker room than where the wide receivers were sitting. After the Nittany Lions’ ...