The Nebraska coach, and Penn State football letterman, returns to State College in November for the first time as a Big Ten head coach.

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Penn State, 13-3 a year ago, will be represented by James Franklin, quarterback Drew Allar, center Nick Dawkins and safety Zakee Wheatley.

The college playoffs expanding from 12 to 16 teams could happen as soon as next season, but the Big Ten and SEC haven't come to an agreement on what that format would look like.

The Nittany Lions are considered a Big Ten-title contender as well as a national championship candidate. As the center on the offensive line, Dawkins gets to work most closely with the guy who many think can lead Penn State to its first national title since 1986, quarterback Drew Allar.

James Franklin's Nittany Lions are coming off a 13-3 season and a trip to the college football playoff semifinal round.

"We want to win the Joe Moore Award," said Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein, referring to the nation's top line award.