- After reaching the CFP semifinals the year before, Penn State plunged from a 3-0 start to a 6-6 season (including a double-OT loss to Oregon), and fired James Franklin.
- They hired Matt Campbell away from Iowa State, who has already brought some of his former players to Happy Valley.
- The 2026 schedule is favorable (easier non‑conference slate, avoids Oregon/Ohio State/Indiana, hosts USC) and Penn State is +360 to reach the College Football Playoff.
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