The AP Preseason Poll ranks the Penn State Nittany Lions at No. 2, behind the Texas Longhorns, who are ranked No. 1.

Penn State is receiving preseason affection from nearly every corner of the national media. We said "nearly," because some voices are responding to the Nittany Lions' preseason hype with doubt.

After waffling over Erin’s future path in recent days, forecast models seem to have settled on a course that will take the ...