The Nittany Lions have high hopes and expectations for the 2025-26 season, and ESPN's Football Power Index has them as a likely contender to win the national championship.
It's not a shock that Penn State football is one of the top contenders to win the 2026 College Football Playoff.
The Nittany Lions, between the player roster and coaching staff, have one of the most (if not the most) experienced teams heading into the 2025-26 season and expectations are very high.