While the 2018 national champion is still set to be determined on Monday, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2019 season. Athlon released it’s annual “Way Too Early” rankings on Friday, with Penn State coming in at #13, with this to say about next year’s edition of the Nittany Lions:
The Nittany Lions are trending up under coach James Franklin after three consecutive seasons of at least nine victories. However, Franklin and his staff will have a busy offseason to maintain its place near the top of the Big Ten. Three-year starter Trace McSorley departs after a prolific career.