Penn State is expected to drop significantly in the college football rankings following their recent loss to previously winless UCLA. Predictions indicate that the Nittany Lions, who started the season ranked No. 2, could fall completely out of the top 25 or drop to the very bottom of the rankings (around 23-25 range) due to their poor performance, especially since this is their second loss and both were to unranked teams. Analysts note that Penn State has not defeated a Power 4 opponent this season and their loss to UCLA was seen as a devastating upset that likely ends their College Football Playoff hopes for the year. The rankings shakeup has been described as historic and harsh for a preseason No. 2 team, with Penn State potentially falling out of contention entirely after these disappointing results.
