Penn State, ranked second in The Associated Press preseason Top 25, had three players selected to the first team of the preseason AP All-America team announced Monday.

Texas, the preseason No. 1, also placed three players on the first team.

Penn State’s picks were running back and Gov. Mifflin graduate Nick Singleton, offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane and defensive lineman Zane Durant. Penn State’s other standout running back, Kaytron Allen, was picked to the second team as an all-purpose player.

Texas had one player from each level of its defense on the first team: edge rusher Colin Simmons, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe.

No. 3 Ohio State, No. 4 Clemson, No. 6 Notre Dame, No. 8 Alabama and Pittsburgh each had two players on the first team.

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