Same story, different year. Despite the backing of a home crowd of 111,000 fans, the Nittany Lions’ offense couldn’t muster a touchdown when it mattered most, suffering an eighth straight loss to Ohio State, leaving the Buckeyes overjoyed in Happy Valley. Penn State wasn’t alone in misery. Seven of the 18 ranked teams in action in Week 10 also lost, including Texas A&M, Clemson, and Iowa State — just in time to add some spice to Tuesday’s CFP rankings. Plus, is there a new power in the ACC?
If it didn’t happen Saturday, when is it ever going to happen for the Nittany Lions under Franklin?
Penn State is probably going to the College Football Playoff for one reason and one reason only: Because the bar has been lowered sufficiently enough to let a team coached by James Franklin in this thing. We are? We are … what? We are mediocre when the lights get bright. We are Ohio State’s forever …
Boise State, Ole Miss keep CFP hopes intact; Hugh Freeze’s recurring nightmare: Diego Pavia.
Clemson slides, Indiana, BYU, SMU climb.
Army stays unbeaten and in contention; A&M’s chances damaged.
Plus, Dabo Swinney and Lincoln Riley under heat for fourth-quarter play-calling, and more.
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