Penn State’s Playoff Push Begins | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s new era under Matt Campbell is heating up fast—fresh off a rocky 2025 season, they’re back in the AP Top 20 with a stacked transfer class from Iowa State and a much easier schedule. Avoiding heavyweights like Ohio State and Oregon, they’re targeting wins against ranked foes USC, Michigan, and Washington. A 10-2 finish could spark playoff dreams, but with roster limits and rebuilding underway, a solid 9-3 campaign might be their real goal—laying the foundation for championship contention down the road. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a49df5b796fc98e