Rivals is developing its rankings of all 120 D-I college football programs. Local schools Pitt, Penn State, and West Virginia all ranked highly and landed in the top 35.
↵Pitt led the way, checking in at #14. The Panthers were also the top-ranked Big East team. Penn State followed at #19, and West Virginia was #32.
↵Rivals also has in-depth previews of each team and will continue its ranking countdown through August 19th.