It’s safe to say that Penn State fans are bullish on 2024 season and all things considered seem to be fairly content with the results of the 2023 season.
All of that is based on our latest survey where more than 200 people shared their thoughts on Penn State’s 2023 season, the future of Penn State football and where and how they get their Penn State sports news.
Nits Meet 2023 Expectations
Roughly half (51 percent) of Penn State fans who answered our survey said that Penn State met their expectations when it came to on the field performance this year after going 10-2. On the flip side, 36 percent of those who answered say Penn State underachieved — particularly after losses to Ohio State and Michigan as James Franklin’s squad once again missed the College Football Playoff.
However, Penn State fans are optimistic about the future. When asked to share their confidence level on a scale of 1-5, 70 percent answered four or above on whether or not they felt Penn State would make the 2024 12-team playoff. But that doesn’t mean Penn State fans think Franklin will lead their squad to a national title.
When asked to rate their confidence that Franklin can win a national title at Penn State, Lions fans gave an average answer of 3.1 as 27 percent answered “3” as the top answer.
Although, when asked to share their confidence level of seeing a national championship parade down College Avenue, 30 percent of fans rated a “5” and 24 percent of fans answered with a “4.”
Blue White Illustrated, NBC Are Fan Favorites
When it comes to where and how Penn State fans gets their news, there’s no shortage of opinions.
Blue White Illustrated took the top spot at 19 percent of the vote when Penn State fans were asked which media outlet covered Penn State the best this season. Lions247, Onward State, PennLive and The Athletic rounded out the top five in that order.
And when it comes to the Big Ten’s new media contract, NBC is highly rated among Penn State fans with an average 3.9-star rating. The Big Ten Network took second spot with a 3.5-star rating, while CBS had a 3.4-star rating. For as much as Penn State fans like NBC, they do not enjoy the FOX’s broadcasts, giving an average rating of just 2.3 stars.
Complete Results
Did Penn State overachieve, underachieve or meet your preseason expectations?
- 51% said Penn State met expectations
- 36% said Penn State underachieved
- 11% said undecided until after the bowl
- 1% said Penn State overachieved
On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you that Penn State will make the playoff next year?
- 3.8 average rating
- 41% selected a 4
- 29% selected a 5
- 18% selected a 3
- 7% selected a 2
- 4% selected a 1
On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you that Penn State can win a national title under James Franklin?
- 3.1 average rating
- 27% selected a 3
- 24% selected a 4
- 21% selected a 2
- 17% selected a 5
- 12% selected a 1
On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you that Penn State will win a national title in your lifetime?
- 3.5 average rating
- 30% selected a 5
- 24% selected a 4
- 21% selected a 3
- 15% selected a 2
- 10% selected a 1
Which media outlet covered Penn State the best this season?
- Blue White Illustrated – 19%
- Lions247 – 16%
- Onward State – 12%
- PennLive – 11%
- The Athletic – 8%
Using the star system, please rate the broadcasts of each television network company where Penn State’s games appeared this season.
- NBC: 3.9
- BTN: 3.5
- CBS: 3.4
- FOX: 2.3
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