What happens when you simulate 50 college football seasons in EA Sports’ "College Football 26" video game? Chaos, dynasties, heartbreak — and a few unexpected national champions.

The 2025 college football season is approaching quickly. The AP preseason poll was released last week, indicating that the start of the season is getting closer. The Penn State Nittany Lions are ranked No.

The Senior Bowl announced its inaugural Top 300 List of the leading draft-eligible prospects in college football. Formerly, the Senior Bowl released a preseason list of 850 players but this year was more selective to "truly spotlight the top-tier talent across the country,” Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich said in a news release.

College football insider Chris Vannini explained why he believes the Penn State Nittany Lions are the best team going into the 2025 season.

Drew Allar is the established starter, and the backup competition is between Jaxon Smolik and Ethan Grunkemeyer.

Penn State’s cornerback room might be the best overall unit on the team. Cornerbacks coach Terry Smith thinks it’s the best group he has had in 12 years. And Pro Football Focus ranks the Nittany Lions’ secondary 10th in college football, largely because of the cornerbacks.

College football analyst Paul Finebaum said that believes 2 contenders from the Big Ten have no chance to win it all.

Marcus Blaze matched PJ Duke's gold medal performance at the U20 World Championships. Five Penn State wrestlers medaled this week in Bulgaria.

Iowa football has struggled against ranked opponents in recent history. But this weapon could help the Hawkeyes breakthrough in 2025.

Perhaps Jim Knowles was saving one of Penn State’s best for late August. Knowles, the Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator, has dished out Defender of the Day honors on social media to a number of intriguing players in the preseason.