The Nittany Lions are inching closer to being ranked for the first time since 2012.
In this week's editions of the Coaches Poll and AP Poll, Penn State received votes. They didn't receive enough votes to break into the top 25, but they are within striking distance of busting into that exclusive list next week.
In the Coaches Poll, the Nittany Lions received eight votes, making them the No. 34 ranked team in the country. In the AP Poll, they picked up five votes, but come in as the No. 31 ranked team.