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Why Penn State will -- or won't -- win eight games in 2016

The conference media days are fast approaching, and that means the unofficial kickoff to the college football season. In the meantime, we’re taking a look at the reasons why each Big Ten team will or won’t reach a specific goal in 2016.

Next up are the Penn State Nittany Lions, who are coming off their third consecutive seven-win season. Can they take a step forward in 2016 and win at least eight games? Do their strengths outweigh their shortcomings?

Let’s take a look: