Penn State ranks sixth in Big Ten preseason media poll for 2026

Penn State has been placed sixth in the unofficial Big Ten preseason media poll, organized by Cleveland.com. The Nittany Lions received 380 points and an average ranking of 6.74 from media members across the conference. Ohio State was voted first, gathering 15 first-place votes, while Oregon and Indiana also received first-place recognition. The poll reflected a more cautious outlook for Penn State compared to last year when they were favored for the title. The team was described as divisive, with rankings varying from fourth to 11th among voters.

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