For now, Penn State's 2025 football schedule possesses a smooth takeoff for a recalibrating offense, an early marquee game at home, strong off-week timing and a favorable draw, overall.

College football analyst Joel Klatt recently ranked the Penn State Nittany Lions as the No. 1 team in the country following spring practices.

FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt is a big believer in Penn State heading into the 2025 college football season. Klatt released his way-too-early top 25 on Monday, and he has the Nittany Lions ranked No.

While Penn State’s biggest need in the transfer portal window was at wide receiver, James Franklin wanted the team to shore up the defense in the portal as well. He got his wish today, as former North Carolina linebacker Amare Campbell announced he will be transferring to Penn State:

Linebacker Amare Campbell is transferring to Penn State after playing two seasons with the North Carolina Tar Heels.