Penn State entered the 2025 season with realistic national championship expectations behind a veteran-laden roster and the No. 2 spot in the preseason Associated Press Top 25, but those hopes quickly vanished.

To no one's surprised, Auburn and Georgia fans had a lot to say regarding the controversial officiating in Saturday's game.

Which leads us to Virginia Tech. Should the Hokies pursue Franklin? This one is easy: YES! Virginia Tech should not only call Franklin, but they should pursue him. Of course, this one is weird. The Hokies just fired Franklin’s good friend,

Penn State's willingness to pay the second-biggest buyout in college football history is an expensive reminder of the cost of doing business at this level.

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When Penn State hit the big red button on Sunday, it did more than just alter the trajectory and future of Penn State football. It sent a shockwave that will be felt in boardrooms, closed offices and booster text chains around the country.