Ok, so we're not the only site doing previews

Tim Curley finally grew a set this past year in dropping Arkansas State and replacing them with Oregon State. Penn State's schedule went from "they didn't play anyone" to "mediocre" overnight. Granted, it's not like this is going to be like playing USC, Oklahoma or Auburn. But it's a definate upgrade, which could pay enormous dividends in terms of getting TV exposure (not that Penn State really needs it) and winning over the pollsters come November. Last week, I looked at Oregon State in my weekly First Look. Today, CFN took a peak at the Beavers. (hehe) I recommend checking it out.

-First Look: Oregon State Beavers

-CFN's Oregon State Preview.

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Oregon State to replace ASU in 2008

BWI's Phil Grosz reported last week that Oregon State of the Pac-10 conference will replace cupcake Arkansas State on Penn State's 2008 schedule.

BWI has been told by all three of our contacts on campus that in mid-December, that Oregon State will replace Arkansas State on Penn State's schedule for Sept. 6, 2008.

Frankly, it's a real ballsy move by PSU to put a decent BCS school on the schedule. Maybe, just maybe, PSU is trying to improve its strength of schedule for 2008. Title run anyone?

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