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00:00:00 - Introduction and Penn State's Ranking

00:01:37 - Why Penn State Leads the Pack

00:02:25 - Gap with OSU and Oregon

00:05:09 - Oregon's Growth and Rematch Potential

00:07:22 - Big Ten and National Threats

00:10:12 - Sponsor: Monarch Money

00:11:30 - Drew Allar's Potential and Growth

00:14:34 - Allar's Challenges and Comparisons

00:16:39 - Receiver Room Upgrades

00:22:05 - Strengths: Backfield and Lines

00:24:00 - Defensive Depth and Concerns

00:26:22 - Linebacker Outlook

00:29:11 - Secondary Outlook

00:31:37 - Closing