College Football Playoff, Penn State

Penn State appears to be a lock for its first College Football Playoff, but the scenarios are numerous
With the 32nd-highest strength of schedule and fourth-best strength of record, the Nittany Lions (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) have received favorable rankings from the playoff committee
Penn State hopes to lock up College Football Playoff berth by beating Maryland
Fourth-ranked Penn State (7-1 Big Ten, 10-1) hopes to play one more home game Dec. 20 or 21 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. To assure that, the Lions have to dispatch 25-point underdog Maryland (1-7, 4-7).
Penn State Amends James Franklin's Contract to Reflect New College Football Playoff
The Nittany Lions coach signed a 10-year contract in 2021, before the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams.
Penn State coach James Franklin’s contract revised for 12-team College Football Playoff
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Penn State stays at No. 4 in College Football Playoff rankings. What it means for the Nittany Lions
Penn State held steady at No. 4 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings that came out Tuesday night, while also remaining at the No. 6 seed in the bracket. Here’s what the latest rankings mean for the Nittany Lions.
With bowl dreams dashed, Maryland football treating game at No. 4 Penn State like one
Maryland football coach Mike Locksley showed up to his weekly media availability Tuesday afternoon wearing a flannel shirt and a hunter’s jacket — quite a departure from his usual wardrobe of Terps-branded gear.
Maryland vs. Penn State Prediction: Can the Nittany Lions Secure a Home Playoff Game With Victory Over the Terrapins?
The Penn State Nittany Lions end their regular season at home against the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, looking to book themselves a potential home playoff game. The fourth-ranked team is a solid favorite to beat the Terrapins but needs to take care of business in the final regular-season game before looking ahead to the postseason.
No. 4 Penn State vs. Maryland: Game Preview
Penn State is seeking its first 11-1 season since 2008, and a likely home game for the first round of the playoffs. No. 4 Penn State (10-1, 7-1) vs. Maryland (4-7, 1-7) Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Beaver Stadium,
Penn State football prediction vs. Maryland: Why you can name your score on Senior Day
A motivated Penn State football team gets to play its yearly punching bag on Senior Day. Will things be any different this time against Maryland?

4-star recruit decommits from LSU, may join Florida State

Penn State Vs. Maryland: Keys to the Game
The Penn State Nittany Lions can clinch a College Football Playoff bid with a win over the Maryland Terrapins on Senior Day.
Gameday Primer: One final task for Nittany Lions who host Maryland
Saturday, November 30 at 3:30 p.m.Where: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PAWatch: Big Ten NetworkRadio: See Penn State Radio ...
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Penn State-Maryland Predictions: Will the Nittany Lions cover and lock up a CFP spot Saturday?
No team would’ve benefitted from a 12-team playoff more than Penn State over the years. Now, in the first year of its ...
Penn State vs. Minnesota score, takeaways: Fake punt, gutsy fourth-down calls save Nittany Lions from upset
No. 4 Penn State survived a major upset attempt by Minnesota, 26-25, to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race. On ...
No. 2 Nebraska falls to No. 4 Penn State, Nittany Lions earn a share of Big Ten Title
The Huskers fall to Penn State in four sets as the Nittany Lions clinch at least a share of the conference championship.
Penn State's Big Ten championship rooting guide: Who Nittany Lions need to win, lose
The Big Ten championship participants based on the current standings are straightforward, with Oregon and Indiana both ...
Penn State Football News and Notes: Chasing an 11-Win Regular Season
No. 4 Penn State can clinch its first 11-win regular season since 2008, along with its first College Football Playoff berth, ...