After years of being stuck behind the two traditional heavyweights in the Big Ten East, could Penn State be on the verge of winning the Big Ten for the first time since 2016 and making the College Football Playoff for the first time ever?

Donnie Collins of the Scranton Times-Tribune joins host Tom Orr for part two of their conversation about the 2023 Penn State football team, focusing on the defense.

Will a pair of strong returning defensive ends be enough to make up for the loss of tackle PJ Mustipher?

After a season where Abdul Carter came out of nowhere to become an instant star, what's in store for his sophomore season?

How will PSU manage to replace Joey Porter, Jr. and Ji'Ayir Brown in the defensive backfield?

Finally, has the emergence of NIL helped or hurt Penn State's ability to attract and retain talent on the football field?