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A look at what the computers say about the nation's top teams entering fall camp next month. ESPN's Football Power Index top 25 is always one of the most opined preseason rankings because of its wide variance in comparison to others. In 2024, however, the usual suspects are at the top of the poll with a couple bluebloods and pair of darkhorses rounding out the top 10. Compared to the 247Sports post-spring rankings, this one looks vastly different toward the back end of the poll, which reflects transfer portal additions, various roster changes and conference-title perception among contenders.

College football top 25 rankings: ESPN reveals Football Power Index for 2024

Penn State football could reach new heights in 2024 if quarterback Drew Allar improves his downfield passing, according to CBS Sports' Brad Nessler. Penn State won a Big Ten title in 2016 and went to the Rose Bowl. Drew Allar had a solid year in the previous season but lacked...

Penn State Football Primed for Success in 2024 with Drew Allar as QB

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Cam Sullivan-Brown, who spent five seasons as a Penn State receiver, will appear on Big Brother Season 26.

Former Penn State Receiver Cam Sullivan-Brown Cast in Big Brother Season 26

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Penn State is continuing to put in some early work for its Class of 2026. This weekend saw the Nittany Lions pick up a commitment from wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers, from Bear, Delaware.
Rogers gave his commitment to the Nittany Lions while attending the program’s Lasch Bash barbeque event. The speedy receiver received an offer from Penn State earlier this summer after attending a 7-on-7 camp.
The only recruiting ranking available for Rogers at the moment is from On3, where the Delaware receiver is rated as a three-star recruit. On3 ranks Rogers as the top player overall in Delaware and the 55th-best receiver in the nation.
Rogers is the third commitment on the board for Penn State in the Class of 2026. He joins running back Messiah Mickens and quarterback Troy Huhn in the early stages of Penn State’s Class of 2026.
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Penn State picks up wide receiver commit for 2026 from Jahsiear Rogers

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Penn State coach James Franklin has canvassed NFL and college teams about coordinating Big Ten trip to USC in October.

Penn State Plans Early Departure for Big Ten Road Trip to USC

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See many of the commits and targets who showed up for the Nittany Lions' signature recruiting event of the summer. James Franklin and the Penn State football staff wrapped up an incredibly hectic on-campus summer recruiting schedule with the annual Lasch Basch BBQ this weekend. This is our photo gallery of a bunch of the bashers — aka many commits and top prospects — arriving for the event.

PHOTOS: Prospects arrive for Penn State's Lasch Bash BBQ

Hawaii State

Kahuku (Hawaii) 2026 tight end Kekua Aumua is the next standout recruit for the Red Raiders. Aumua impressed at both the Under Armour Next Camp in Maui and the Warriors 4 Youth Showcase in Honolulu this month and he's poised for a big breakout junior campaign. He'll enter his junior...

2026 TE Kekua Aumua a rising prospect in Hawaii

One of the top prospects in the commonwealth for the 2025 recruiting cycle is back visiting Penn State football for the second time in as many months. Imhotep Charter edge rusher and Ohio State commit Zahir Mathis is on campus Friday for the Nittany Lions’ annual Lasch Bash. The...

Ohio State commit makes return visit to Penn State football for Lasch Bash

Oregon State

Kailua, HI

Kailua (Hawaii) 2026 offensive lineman Packs Ahovelo is hoping to add more offers to the mix. San Diego State offered him in the spring while Arizona State offered back in December. Arizona State was the first one to offer him and he was wowed by the Sun Devil offer. "Coach...

2026 OL Packs Ahovelo looking to reel in more offers

In a sea of change, Jonah Monheim is a welcome constant for USC. The fifth-year senior returned for one last ride in cardinal and gold. It's more than just a victory lap for both Monheim and the Trojans. Barring injury, on Sept. 1, Monheim will start at center for USC. He replaced Justin Dedich this offseason. When he crouches over the ball against LSU, he'll get game snaps at his fourth different offensive line position at USC. Monheim started all 13 games on the offensive line as a redshirt junior in 2023. He started 12 times at left tackle and moved to right guard for the Holiday Bowl. He was named to the Associated Press All-Pac-12 second team. In 2022, he started 11 times at right tackle and 3 times at right guard. He was named an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Monheim has appeared in 40 games in his career, with 34 starts (18 games at right tackle, 12 at left tackle and 4 at right guard).

USC's Jonah Monheim breaks down offseason gains, talks Caleb Williams, Miller Moss

Kansas State

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State continues to extend its reach into the West Coast. Three-star cornerback LaRue Zamorano from Corona (Calif.) Centennial announced his commitment to the Spartans on Saturday, giving the Big Ten team a third pledge in the Golden State this cycle. Here is everything you need to know about big recruiting win for coach Jonathan Smith to wrap up the summer period:

Michigan State lands high-upside corner LaRue Zamorano

Kevin Brown, Pennsylvania's top-ranked recruit in the 2026 class, commits to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Penn State Lands 2 Commitments to 2026 Recruiting Class

We’re less than a month away from the 2024 college football season, and the Big Ten will look entirely different. In the wake of shifting television deals, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington will officially join the historically Midwestern conference on Aug. 2. In anticipation of the Wildcats’ football season against a new slate of opponents, Inside NU will preview each of the four newcomers. This week, we’ll take a look at USC.

Looking at the four new Big Ten football teams: USC

Tennessee State

Knoxville, TN

When David Sanders Jr. arrived at Tennessee on Saturday, he was greeted with a message that made it clear how important he is to the Vols. Tennessee fans painted "The Rock" to welcome the five-star offensive tackle from Providence Day School in Charlotte, N.C., who returned to Knoxville on Saturday for an unofficial visit that's expected to be his final stop before he announces his college decision.

Tennessee fans paint 'The Rock' for five-star OT David Sanders Jr.

Eugene, OR

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After transferring to Eugene, the expectations are high for Dillon Gabriel and the Oregon Ducks, already considered a preseason Heisman favorite, Gabriel is also touted as the best quarterback in his new conference.

Oregon's Dillon Gabriel sits atop college football analyst Big Ten quarterback rankings

North Carolina State

Fayetteville, NC

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — An extensive line formed outside of Fayetteville's Dick's House of Sport store on Sunday around 9 a.m. as fans positioned themselves to meet North Carolina's new elder statesman, RJ Davis, for a signing event. UNC's most recent five-year sage, Armando Bacot, was the featured talent for...

RJ Davis Details Return, To-Do List For Fifth Season At UNC

As football season officially gets underway across the country over the next week, multiple preseason award lists, from most outstanding players to conference first or second teams, will be released. On Monday morning, the Maxwell Award watch list was released. A year after Bo Nix made the cut in his...

Two Ducks named to Maxwell Award Watch List

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PHOTOS: Targets & Commits at Penn State's White Out Camps

James Franklin and his staff wrapped up a ridiculously busy summer prospect camp season with back-to-back signature events over the weekend. Check out the photos. Penn...

PHOTOS: Targets & Commits at Penn State's White Out Camps

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