September can't get here soon enough for the fans and players in State College after what would have to be considered one of the worst off-seasons in the history of college sports.
Bill O'Brien is left to pick up the pieces in what will likely be the last season in the next decade that Penn State is somewhat competitve. Gone are Silas Redd, Justin Brown along with numerous other players and recruits. Matt McGloin will take the snaps behind center for what was already a challenged offense.
Four starters return on a defense which will be anchored by the defensive line, specifically Sean Stanley and Jordan Hill. Trouble looms in the secondary however as all 4 starters will be new and inexperienced.
The season opens with a game against pesky Ohio which could go either way. The following week Penn State travels to Virginia before finishing up the non-conference with Navy and Temple. The Big Ten slate will be difficult to navigate with little depth and a subpar offense. Only a home game against Indiana will prevent the perverts of Happy Valley from going winless in the Big Ten.
PREDICTION: 4-8 OVERALL, 1-7 CONFERENCE
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