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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin reacts in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

What Kind of Boss is Penn State's James Franklin? His Staff Explains

Mark Wogenrich

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Aug 25, 2025

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith talk before the game as the Ducks host the Spartans Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Updated College Football Rankings Shift Big Ten Powerhouses Already

Lily Crane

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Aug 25, 2025

Big Ten storylines to watch ahead of 2025 season

Trent Knoop

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Aug 24, 2025

A general view of a Penn State Nittany Lions helmet prior to a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State 2027 Commit Kemon Spell Dazzles in Season Debut

Mark Wogenrich

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Aug 24, 2025

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The updated ESPN top 25 college football rankings heading into the Week 1 games.

College football rankings: ESPN updates Top 25 poll for Week 1

James Parks

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Aug 24, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) calls a play in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

Penn State Football 2025 Predictions: On the Brink of a Title

Mark Wogenrich

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Aug 24, 2025

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Offers Bold Strategy on Closing Out Games

Caden Handwork

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Aug 23, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Dan Lanning, Oregon Ducks To Return To Big Ten Championship?

Lily Crane

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Aug 23, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

Penn State Can Win a National Championship This Season. Here's Why it Will — or Won't

Chase Fisher

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Aug 23, 2025

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Where Oregon Ducks' Makhi Hughes Ranks In College Football's Top Running Backs

Angela Miele

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Aug 23, 2025

College Football HQ ranks the 10 most talented head coaches heading into the 2025 season.

Ranking college football's 10 best head coaches for the 2025 season

James Parks

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Aug 23, 2025

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl against the Liberty Flames.

Oregon Ducks' Latest Prediction: Undefeated Regular Season?

Zach Dimmitt

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Aug 23, 2025

A general view of the temporary seating on the west side of Penn State's Beaver Stadium.

Inside Penn State's Temporary Seating Plan for Beaver Stadium in 2025

Mark Wogenrich

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Aug 23, 2025

Dec 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the Big Ten Network stage during Rose Bowl media day at Sheraton Grand LA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

College Football Playoff Predictions: Dan Lanning to Face Old Rival

Cory Pappas

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Aug 22, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin reacts against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

Why Sports Illustrated Predicts Penn State to Win the National Championship

Mark Wogenrich

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Aug 22, 2025

It’s Arch Manning vs. the field for the Heisman Trophy field.

Heisman Trophy Preseason Candidates: Arch Manning Against the Field

Bryan Fischer

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Aug 22, 2025

Drew Allar (15) is one of the best quarterbacks in college football with a lot riding on his shoulders for the Nittany Lions’ season.

Our Most Dangerous Prediction: Penn State Will Win the CFP Title

Pat Forde

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Aug 22, 2025

The Huskers hope to leave Happy Valley with an upset win over Penn State. They'll then close the year with their annual Black Friday showdown with border rival Iowa.

HuskerMax Sim: Nebraska Splits with Penn State, Iowa to Finish Regular Season 8-4

Spencer Schubert

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Aug 22, 2025

Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a defensive stop during 2024 Pinstripe Bowl.

Assessing the Final Four Games on Nebraska Football’s Schedule

TJ Birkel

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Aug 22, 2025

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