STATE COLLEGE — Coach Bill O’Brien didn’t need to be asked the question. He knew everyone wanted to hear about his decision regarding Penn State’s Week 1 starting quarterback, so he opened his weekly press conference with the hot topic, before anyone could even ask about it.

Not that he answered the question, or anything, but he did broach the subject at least.

On Monday, when Penn State released its depth chart, it listed sophomore Tyler Ferguson or freshman Christian Hackenberg.

Last year, O’Brien tabbed Matt McGloin.