Penn State football's biggest rival in the 2025 regular season is Ohio State's Ryan Day, who's undefeated against the Nittany Lions. Week 10's outcome will indicate James Franklin's postseason run.
Penn State football has a number of hurdles, must-wins, and piling pressure for the 2025-26 season. While every game is important, especially against top ranked teams, ESPN's Jake Trotter believes there's one "archvillain" facing head coach James Franklin — the reigning national champions.