Penn State Nittany Lions
Overall Rank: #2
#1 Big Ten
2024 Record: 13-3, 8-1
2024 Bowl: Playoff Semifinal vs. Notre Dame (L 24-27)
Coach: James Franklin
Offensive Coordinator: Andy Kotelnicki
Defensive Coordinator: Jim Knowles
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Kaytron Allen, RB, 1,108 yards
Passing: Drew Allar, QB, 3,327 yards
Receiving: Nicholas Singleton, RB, 375 yards
Tackles: Zakee Wheatley, S, 95
Sacks: Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, 8.5
Interceptions: 3 tied with 3
Other Key Returnees: RB Nicholas Singleton, WR Liam Clifford, TE Khalil Dinkins, OL Olaivavega Ioane, LB Tony Rojas, LB Dominic DeLuca, CB A.J. Harris, DT Zane Durant, CB Zion Tracy, CB Audavion Collins, CB Elliot Washington II, DT Alonzo Ford Jr., S Dejuan Lane
Key Losses: TE Tyler Warren, WR Harrison Wallace III, WR Omari Evans, S Jaylen Reed, LB Kobe King, DE Abdul Carter, CB Jalen Kimber, DT Dvon J-Thomas, DT Coziah Izzard, DB Cam Miller, LB Tyler Elsdon, DE Amin Vanover, DB Tyrece Mills, S Kevin Winston Jr.
Projected Postseason: Playoffs
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 202.3 (17th in nation, 1st in conference)
Passing Offense: 227.9 (66, 9)
Total Offense: 430.2 (26, 3)
Scoring Offense: 33.1 (28, 4)
Rushing Defense: 101.9 (9, 6)
Pass Defense: 192.9 (31, 7)
Total Defense: 294.8 (7, 4)
Scoring Defense: 16.5 (8, 3)
Turnover Margin: 0.69 (21, 4)
Sacks: 2.75 (23, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 1.25 (23, 4)
