Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for 2025. "I'm skeptical they can actually pull it off," Mandel writes, "but on paper, James Franklin's team deserves that status given how many players are returning."
Penn State Ranked No. 1 In 2025 Preseason Top 10
The 2024 college football season ended on Monday night, as Ohio State defeated Notre Dame in Atlanta to win the national championship. The Buckeyes are still celebrating their win, but one top college football analyst is already looking to the future to see which teams can potentially lift the
Way-too-early 2025 college football Top 25: Ohio State leads, SEC and Big Ten dominate
Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Two Ohio State Buckeyes Land in Top 10 of 2025 Heisman Rankings
The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off of their National Championship win on Monday night. However, the 2025 season has already started being looked at across the nation. Ryan Day and company would love nothing more than to repeat as champions.
Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?
James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches ...
Penn State football at No. 1 in 2025: Why this national expert believes in James Franklin
One of the nation's leading college football analysts explains why he picks Penn State as his early No. 1 team in the country for 2025.
How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin ...
Penn State football AD fires back at James Franklin criticisms before Notre Dame showdown
As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.
Penn State’s James Franklin gives Notre Dame coach emotional greeting in bowels of stadium after Orange Bowl: watch
PSU coach James Franklin greets Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman after his press conference after the Orange Bowl loss.
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Why Penn State faces hugely pivotal 2025 season
For a program that hasn’t held the No. 1 spot in any poll this century, the buzz surrounding Penn State football is jarring.
Paul Finebaum hits Penn State football’s James Franklin with harsh reality check
After the Penn State football team lost to Notre Dame, Paul Finebaum calls out James Franklin for unable to win big games.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules.
James Franklin Facing Backlash After Penn State's Collapse vs. Notre Dame
Before the Orange Bowl kicked off, Penn State head coach James Franklin made headlines when he called out Notre Dame for not ...
Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin
I understand the argument against. Franklin is 101-42 during his time at Penn State and has led them to six 11-win seasons, a Big Ten Championship and a bowl game in every year but one. However, at ...
Top Penn State recruit works out with Drew Allar’s QB trainer, gets visit from James Franklin
Franklin and tight ends coach Ty Howle stopped in to see Nazareth 2026 four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone on Tuesday.