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Realignment will change recruiting for college football

The Associated Press Conference realignment has widened the recruiting footprint for Power Five college football programs long before many teams open play in their new league homes. Oklahoma and Texas accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference back in 2021 and programs have been adjusting ever since. The dominoes continue to fall, with the SEC and Big Ten getting stronger, the Big 12 expanding, the Pac-12 left as a shell of its former self and the Atlantic Coast Conference facing angst from the likes of Florida State. The Big Ten has seen the most significant shift, ...

PSU POSITION SERIES: Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks (Eighth in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starter: There isn’t one, but within a week of training camp opening, James Franklin confirmed Drew Allar has been getting the majority of first-team reps, solidifying the obvious – that last year’s backup will be this year’s starter. Key losses: Sean Clifford, whose longevity as a four-year starter allowed him to leave Penn State as the Lions’ all-time leading passer. Keep an eye on: Allar, a five-star prospect who is the highest rated QB Franklin has signed. He showed poise as a true ...

PSU POSITION SERIES: Running backs

Running backs (Seventh in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starters: Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen were an incredible tandem as true freshmen, combining for nearly 2,000 yards rushing and 24 touchdowns. Singleton went for 1,061 yards and Allen 867. Allen also caught 20 passes, Singleton 11. Key losses: There really aren’t any. Keyvone Lee (25-94) was used in only five games, saw the writing on the wall and transferred to Mississippi State. Ditto Devon Ford, who landed at Notre Dame. Keep an eye on: Singleton and Allen will be featured, but Trey Potts, a ...

Sports at a glance

Lions trio gets on new list UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State sophomore linebacker Abdul Carter, junior offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu and junior defensive end Chop Robinson were named to the Lombardi Award watch list on Tuesday. The Lombardi Award is presented annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame head coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability. The award qualifications also include linebackers who line up within five yards of the line of scrimmage.

PSU POSITION SERIES: Linebackers

Linebackers (Sixth in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starters: All three LBs are back in Abdul Carter, Curtis Jacobs, and Tyler Elsdon. Much like a lot of the defense, there is a lot of experience, and partly why the defense is so highly regarded in the preseason. Key losses: Jonathan Sutherland and Charlie Katshir both graduated, but Sutherland spent most of his career as a safety. Katshir appeared in just six games last year. Otherwise, everyone is back. Keep an eye on: Kobe King appeared in every game last season as a redshirt freshman and made 41 tackles. ...

Buckeyes used to top 25 rankings

The Associated Press No team has been more of a fixture in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll than Ohio State. The Buckeyes have appeared in 70 of the 74 preseason rankings that date to 1950, more than any other school. All-American Marvin Harris Jr. returns to an offense that is missing its quarterback and several offensive lineman from a 42-41 loss to eventual champion Georgia in the CFP semifinals. “Little things,” Harrison said when asked what went awry in those final games. “You look at the Georgia game, there were a couple plays here and there ...