Penn State. Thirty-nine years after their last title, the Nittany Lions will defeat Georgia for the CFP title, Connelly writes for ESPN. In addition, Connelly predicts that Penn State will win their second Big Ten title under head coach James Franklin.

Julian Peterson (2) of Winslow catches a pass and would score on the play during the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 4 football semifinal between Winslow and Manalapan at Winslow Township High School in Atco, NJ on 11/9/24. Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media

While the College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss to Notre Dame is fresh on the minds of Georgia faithful, the Bulldogs have received an intriguing projection for the 2025 season that ends with a title shot.

Penn State will be well-represented in this year’s big game. The Nittany Lions have four players playing in Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will meet in the title game for the second time in three seasons, with the Eagles having the most high-profile Penn State athlete in recent memory in Saquon Barkley.

Penn State and Ohio State will face off in a matchup of Big Ten foes. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the teams.

Penn State could be college football's next big thing after poaching Ohio State's ace defensive coordinator following their national championship win.

After a semifinal elimination during the College Football Playoffs, former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen decided to sign with the Clemson Tigers ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Defensive lineman T.A. Cunningham announced his commitment to junior college program Garden City in Kansas. He spent just one season at Penn State and did not see the field. Cunningham was additionally ruled out during the first few weeks of the season for undisclosed reasons. He entered the portal back on Dec. 9.