Pitt, WVU, Psu all in this post spring top25

[TIGER-PAUL]

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo...michigan-ohio-state/psln63tvfekn1qoi05ayqy1j9

24. Pitt Panthers
Pittsburgh had an up-and-down season in 2016, but keep in mind they beat Penn State and Clemson. Pat Narduzzi’s third season should bring better results, and the addition of USC transfer Max Browne at quarterback is exciting. The Panthers must be more consistent to stay on here.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

6. Penn State Nittany Lions
James Franklin is trying to temper bubbling expectations around the defending Big Ten champions, but that won't be easy. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead's scheme fits. a 40-points-per-game-type profile with two Heisman Trophy contenders in quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley. The emergence of 6-foot-4 receiver Juwan Johnson this spring is an added bonus. Cornerback John Reid’s knee injury was the only serious blow in the spring.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

PITT TOP 25 CHALLENGE 2017:
6. Penn State Nittany Lions
James Franklin is trying to temper bubbling expectations around the defending Big Ten champions, but that won't be easy. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead's scheme fits. a 40-points-per-game-type profile with two Heisman Trophy contenders in quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley. The emergence of 6-foot-4 receiver Juwan Johnson this spring is an added bonus. Cornerback John Reid’s knee injury was the only serious blow in the spring.
16. Oklahoma State Cowboys
The connection between Mason Rudolph and James Washington will be key for the Cowboys’ Big 12 championship hopes, and it’s worth knowing the Bedlam Game against Oklahoma will be bumped up to Nov. 4. Expectations are high for the Cowboys, and they can meet those if the defense can take a few more steps forward after allowing 26.5 points per game in 2016.
19. Miami Hurricanes
Mark Richt should enjoy better results in his second season, but that starts with a quarterback battle between Malik Rosier and Evan Shirreffs. Miami didn’t have a true spring game, but the talent through recruiting is building. This program still is looking for that first ACC championship.
Georgia Tech
North Carolina State
Virginia Tech
North Carolina
Duke
Syracuse
Virginia
Youngstown State
Rice

PENN STATE TOP 25 CHALLENGE 2017:
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State will throw the ball more effectively with new offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. The Buckeyes' offense looked good in the spring game, and J.T. Barrett has a few new playmakers to work with in running back Demario McCall and receiver Johnnie Dixon. Urban Meyer's talent accumulation adds up to another run at a playoff spot.
9. Michigan Wolverines
Jim Harbaugh enters his third year with the challenge of returning just five starters, but the team has built on the strength of back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes. The defensive line will dominate with Rashan Gary and Maurice Hurst, but the spring game offered the hint of a fall camp quarterback battle between Wilton Speight and Brandon Peters. It's a competition worth monitoring heading into the opener against Florida at Jerry World.
24. Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh had an up-and-down season in 2016, but keep in mind they beat Penn State and Clemson. Pat Narduzzi’s third season should bring better results, and the addition of USC transfer Max Browne at quarterback is exciting. The Panthers must be more consistent to stay on here.
Nebraska
Iowa
Northwestern
Maryland
Michigan State
Indiana
Rutgers
Akron
Georgia State

WVU TOP 25 CHALLENGE 2017:
7. Oklahoma Sooners
Baker Mayfield's offseason arrest created another headache for Bob Stoops, but the Sooners found a few new supporting cast mates for what should be the best team in the Big 12 once again. The Sooners open with UTEP, but it's difficult not to look ahead to the Sept. 9 showdown at Ohio State knowing last season the Buckeyes throttled the Sooners 45-24 in Norman, Okla.
16. Oklahoma State Cowboys
The connection between Mason Rudolph and James Washington will be key for the Cowboys’ Big 12 championship hopes, and it’s worth knowing the Bedlam Game against Oklahoma will be bumped up to Nov. 4. Expectations are high for the Cowboys, and they can meet those if the defense can take a few more steps forward after allowing 26.5 points per game in 2016.
17. Kansas State Wildcats
The Wildcats have all the makings to make their own run at the Big 12 championship under Bill Snyder, who is coaching while undergoing treatment for throat cancer. Quarterback Jesse Ertz returns along with four offensive linemen, and Kansas State hosts West Virginia and Oklahoma. The schedule is set up to make that run.
21. Texas Longhorns
Collin Johnson enjoyed a monster spring game with 117 yards and two TDs, and that’s good news for sophomore quarterback Shane Buechele. Tom Herman will make an instant impact on this program in Year 1, but the question is whether the Longhorns are ready to compete for a Big 12 championship. Isn't that always the question?
Virginia Tech
TCU
Baylor
East Caroiina
Texas Tech
Iowa State
Delaware State
Kansas

LINK:
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo...michigan-ohio-state/psln63tvfekn1qoi05ayqy1j9

 

[raleighpanther]

6. Penn State Nittany Lions
James Franklin is trying to temper bubbling expectations around the defending Big Ten champions, but that won't be easy. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead's scheme fits. a 40-points-per-game-type profile with two Heisman Trophy contenders in quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley. The emergence of 6-foot-4 receiver Juwan Johnson this spring is an added bonus. Cornerback John Reid’s knee injury was the only serious blow in the spring.

OK, Barkley should be considered a Heisman candidate, but PickSorley? Good Lord. I'll give the kid his due, but Heisman talk for him seems a little crazy.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

OK, Barkley should be considered a Heisman candidate, but PickSorley? Good Lord. I'll give the kid his due, but Heisman talk for him seems a little crazy.

Trace The Ace makes the Lion Go Big, Barkley can be stopped but McSorely opens it up!

Penn State have a Terrific Team all back and until I see the QB for Pitt, it is going to be a very tough game.

Four & Five Star Analysis of Roster
2014-17 Penn State 5-4 Stars 30 = 1-10, 0-10, 0-6, 0-3
2014-17 Pittsburgh* 5-4 Stars 14 = 0-3, 0-5, 0-5*, 0-1**
*Added Browne, Clark, & Carter
** Removed James, Jenning & Grimm

 

[Revenge Of The Noise]

I don't see Ohio State meeting those expectations with Barrett at QB.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

I don't see Ohio State meeting those expectations with Barrett at QB.

I see him as a Choker!

 

[BuffetParrothead]

The Nitters will be 9-3 next season an ranked around # 20 at the end of the season.
Barkley will be a good running back but not a Heisman Trophy Candidate.

 

[daminals76]

Penn state has been terrible on the road, and they have plenty of tough road games this year...

Moorhead brought in a nice system, but their D has gotten worse as the season progressed last year, plus they lost Reid who was by far their best player on D.

PSU will have at least 3 or 4 losses this year.

 

[Breeze90]

The Nitters will be 9-3 next season an ranked around # 20 at the end of the season.
Barkley will be a good running back but not a Heisman Trophy Candidate.

No Franklin cannot get Penn State past 7 wins. Can't coach.

I'm going with 7-5 maybe 6-6 regular season.

 

[VAPITTALUM]

No Franklin cannot get Penn State past 7 wins. Can't coach.

I'm going with 7-5 maybe 6-6 regular season.

As much fun as that would be; they play the likes of Akron, Georgia State, Indiana, Rutgers, MD, Nebraska; all of which are pretty much guaranteed wins. 9-3 or 8-4 sounds a little more realistic with losses to PITT, UM, OSU, and NW.

 

[Breeze90]

As much fun as that would be; they play the likes of Akron, Georgia State, Indiana, Rutgers, MD, Nebraska; all of which are pretty much guaranteed wins. 9-3 or 8-4 sounds a little more realistic with losses to PITT, UM, OSU, and NW.

Sure losses: Pitt, OSU
Probable loses: UM, NW, Nebraska

7-5.

 

[daminals76]

No Franklin cannot get Penn State past 7 wins. Can't coach.

I'm going with 7-5 maybe 6-6 regular season.

They never get past 7 wins without Moorehead...

Franklin got lukcy hiring a good OC.

 

[daminals76]

Sure losses: Pitt, OSU
Probable loses: UM, NW, Nebraska

7-5.

UM is definitely sure loss... Harbaugh beat their best team in a generation 49-10.