Whenever a new set of college football rankings drops, all eyes are firmly glued upon the top 10. After all, that vaunted position is often occupied by the sport's most notable programs — those that vie for national titles year in and year out.

Spring ball is over, and we’re now a few months away from the start of the 2025 college football season. So, how does Penn State stack up ahead of a potential national title run? We published a set of way-too-early top 25 rankings back in January,

A new team sits above the rest in ESPN's updated college football rankings following spring practice and the closing of the spring transfer window.