how far will penn state drop

Penn State football is expected to drop significantly in the national college football rankings after its recent unexpected loss to UCLA, a previously winless team. Analysts predict Penn State could fall to around No. 23 in the Top 25 rankings following this defeat. This loss has harmed their chances in the College Football Playoff significantly, with their odds of making the playoff dropping to around 39% and their Big Ten championship odds falling to about 7.7%. The team currently sits at 3-2, with two early losses in the season, and has a tough schedule ahead, including facing No. 1 Ohio State. The loss to UCLA, considered humiliating due to UCLA's poor prior record, is seen as damaging to Penn State's playoff aspirations unless they win the Big Ten championship. The general consensus is that Penn State will likely drop substantially in rankings and playoff odds but might still cling to a spot if they perform strongly in upcoming games.