Spring storyline: The Nittany Lions snagged Jim Knowles, who just coordinated the No. 1 defense in college football last season at Ohio State. Penn State made him the highest-paid coordinator in the country ($3.1 million). Knowles will begin molding the Nittany Lions defense this spring, with plenty of talent to deploy.

Mullets," the first 25 years of the 21st century have delivered a buffet of incredible college football games. Every season is a little different. Every game is an opportunity to experience something new -- a combination of runs,