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Penn State entered this season ranked No. 2.

The Nittany Lions returned a boatload of stars, led by hyped quarterback Drew Allar and a whopping 20 players with starting experience.

They were supposed to be a true national championship contender, a team capable of winning the Big Ten.


  Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts against Oregon during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 AP Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts against Oregon during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 AP

This year was going to be different in Happy Valley. Instead, Saturday night was more of the same under James Franklin, whose team came up small in a big spot.

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