The Athletic released its full ranking of all 136 Division I FBS teams in college football, and the Nittany Lions topped the list, but with expectations.
Penn State football finished the 2024-25 season fourth after losing to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals with a sour taste left in its mouth. Preseason rankings, polls, and expectations — regardless of arguing over the Nittany Lions deserving a No. 1 or No.