Penn State defensive line coach Deion Barnes encouraged Dani Dennis-Sutton throughout the offseason to get off to a hot start and to continue the momentum he built in three College Football Playoff games.

Done deal.

Dennis-Sutton has been disruptive and one of the main reasons why the Nittany Lions first-team defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown.

“I think I’m off to a good start so far,” Dennis-Sutton said Tuesday. “I think I’ve been doing pretty well so far. Obviously I can get a lot better.”

That’s a scary thought for Penn State opponents. Dennis-Sutton is tied with linebacker Tony Rojas for the team lead in sacks and tackles for loss. He also has a team-high two forced fumbles, two pass breakups and four quarterback hurries.

He’ll be counted on to pressure quarterback Dante Moore whe

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