Penn State would like to make the College Football Playoff, but other teams will need to lose for that to happen. So let’s take a look around the country, and see what games (and outcomes) could impact the Nittany Lions the most.
Minnesota at No. 3 Ohio State — 12 p.m.
Root for OSU?
I’m not sure there’s a definitive correct answer on what Penn State should be rooting for here, but here’s my take.
What’s more likely — Ohio State wins out or loses twice? I think winning out is more likely, so to root for one loss against a Minnesota or Purdue isn’t going to help Penn State because, like it or not, a big positive on Penn State’s resume could be a one-point loss to an undefeated Buckeyes squad.