Alright, Nittany Lions fans, listen up because CBS Sports just dropped a bombshell that has everyone talking! This team, after last year’s absolute trainwreck, just landed seventh on a list of the 10 most likely undefeated teams in college football. You read that right: seventh, and get this, they’re even ranked *ahead* of their rivals Ohio State. Talk about an unexpected twist nobody saw coming!
Last season was, no sugarcoating it, a total disaster. A barely .500 record? For a program that expects national relevance every single year, that was a failure in every sense of the word. But a new season means a clean slate, and Penn State apparently had a completely rejuvenating offseason with a bunch of new faces stepping onto the field. That brings a ton more pressure, sure, but also the potential for way more wins. While most folks figure they’ll be much improved, putting them in the undefeated conversation feels wild. Even the most ride-or-die fans are probably shaking their heads right now, wondering how in the world CBS Sports came up with this.
The Schedule That Could Make It All Possible
So, how did Penn State get this kind of wild optimism from CBS Sports? It largely comes down to what Brad Crawford highlighted in his article: a surprisingly favorable schedule. Seriously, it’s almost too good to be true. The Nittany Lions completely dodge big-time opponents like Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon. That’s three major headaches just GONE from the calendar. And if that wasn’t enough, they get USC after the Trojans have already played back-to-back brutal games against Oregon and Washington. This means they could be facing a tired USC squad, which is a huge break. With only three opponents ranked in the preseason Top 25, the path to a strong start is definitely there before things even *think* about getting tough.
The Perfect Setup for a Midseason Run
CBS Sports isn’t just throwing darts at a board; they’ve even mapped out a killer scenario for the Nittany Lions. Picture this: Penn State hits midseason at a perfect 6-0, rolling into that Michigan game coming off a huge home win against USC. If that happens, they’d be in an absolutely incredible position to make a serious run. Now, I know some folks are probably saying an immediate rejuvenation for Penn State is totally implausible, and yeah, it sounds wild. But you can’t deny that CBS Sports is giving their fans a massive jolt of optimism right when they need it most. Can they actually pull off an undefeated season? We’re about to find out, and it’s going to be one heck of a ride watching them try!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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