5 things (plus a few more) Penn State fans should be thankful for on Thanksgivingby:Greg Pickel•11/28/24•GregPickelRead In AppPenn State athletic director Pat Kraft, right, greets head football coach James Franklin outside Beaver Stadium before an NCAA football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)Penn State and 'Nittany Nation' are celebrating Thanksgiving today. Here's why Lions fans should be thankful from a sports perspective.