It’s that time of year where college football previews start to hit magazine stands, signaling the light at the end of the tunnel until the start of a brand new season. Ahead of its upcoming publication, Athlon Sports released its preseason top 25 on Monday, ranking Penn State at #11 heading into the 2018 season.
Athlon ranked three Big Ten foes ahead of the Nittany Lions, with Ohio State (#4) and Michigan (#5) rounding out the top five, and Wisconsin at #9. Michigan State came in one spot behind Penn State at #12. All five of the Big Ten’s ranked teams were included in the top 12.