Since 2000, the Mackey Award has gone to the best tight end in college football. Penn State has never had a winner — until maybe 2024. All throughout the preseason, Franklin made sure to highlight two wide receivers as clear-cut practice standouts: Liam Clifford and Harrison Wallace III.

The Nittany Lions took longer than expected to roll over one of the worst teams in college football. See their grades vs. Kent State here.

Burns’ assessment aligns with the expectations surrounding Penn State. This is not supposed to be a team that earns 10 wins and gets bounced in the first round of the College Football Playoff, or a team just happy to be in contention for the Big Ten title.

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Penn State football, despite being a seven-touchdown favorite, has a laundry list of work to accomplish vs. Kent State

Tyler Warren solidified his status as one of the most important playmakers on the team and as one of the best tight ends in the country.

Penn State head coach James Franklin and his team have arrived at Beaver Stadium for their match-up with Kent State. PSU is a heavy favorite for the 3:30 kick which will air on the Big Ten Network. Get behind-the scenes insights,

New offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki is making an impact on the Nittany Lions

Penn State’s offense had 718 yards against poor, poor Kent State on Saturday in Beaver Stadium, winning 56-0 after scoring a solitary first-quarter touchdown against the Golden Flashes-in-a-pan for the game’s first 15 minutes.