In a Big Ten conference call Thursday, Penn State coach James Franklin detailed how the offensive line is shaping up so far this spring.
While the line has struggled the past two years — it allowed 83 sacks in that time — expectations are different for 2016.
Franklin has Andrew Nelson, a redshirt junior, penciled in at right tackle. Redshirt seniors Brian Gaia and Wendy Laurent are battling for center.
Redshirt freshman Ryan Bates, who has impressed at left guard, will be competing with redshirt senior Derek Dowrey, redshirt junior Brendan Mahon and redshirt freshman Steven Gonzalez for the two interior guard positions, according to Franklin.