College football SP+ rankings after Week 3
Oklahoma is making a run at the No. 2 overall spot, but things mostly remain the same at the top of this week's SP+ rankings.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3-0, 1st in Big Ten - East
College football roundtable: What we learned from Week 3
The Pac-12 might need Oregon to be great, but the Big Ten is more than Ohio State. What else did we learn from Week 3?
Clemson, Ohio State slip in AP poll despite wins
Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday despite wins Saturday, and Penn State jumped four spots to No. 6.
College Football Power Rankings after Week 3
Does Alabama's nail-biter knock the reigning No. 1 out of the top spot? How high does Penn State climb after its big win? And can Cincinnati crack the top 5 after a 3-0 start? All that and more in Week 3's Power Rankings.
We're telling you there's a chance: An Alabama title might not be inevitable this season
There's a chance -- a chance -- Alabama won't dominate the sport again as it did in 2020, and that other contenders or some true underdogs could find their way to the penthouse.
Ref mix-up forces Penn State to punt early in win
A mix-up by the SEC officiating crew assigned to Saturday's Auburn-Penn State game cost the Nittany Lions a down and forced them to punt prematurely in the second quarter.
No. 10 Penn St holds on to white out No. 22 Auburn 28-20
— Jaquan Brisker skipped across a field littered with white pom poms and toward a row of Penn State students painted white from head to toe.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 3
How do Saturday's results impact the contenders for the College Football Playoff field? Our reporters make their picks for the top four.
Penn State increases their lead on Noah Cain's TD run (0:19)
College football's best: A Hail Mary for the win, an outrageous INT and 'Exit Sandman'
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 3.
Scenes from Saquon Barkley's Penn State homecoming
Former Penn State football legend Saquon Barkley returned to Happy Valley for their "White out" game -- and he was very busy.
Best signs from College GameDay at Auburn vs. Penn State
There will be White Out conditions in Happy Valley for No. 22 Auburn vs. No. 10 Penn State. College GameDay is also there for the nonconference showdown.
What is the best college football town in America?
Which college town has the best food? What about best scenery? Or pregame tailgate? If your school lands in the 16-team best college town bracket, vote @ESPNCFB on Twitter and Instagram.
College football Week 3: Top storylines you need to follow
Is there a path for Florida to upset Bama? Can Nebraska make Oklahoma sweat? How will Cincy fare on the big stage? We get you ready for Week 3.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Tim Tebow & Holly Rowe
Paul is Live in Florida as he is getting ready for Alabama v Florida. He is joined by Tim Tebow to talk about the game and by Holly Rowe who is here to talk about Auburn v Penn State at Happy Valley. Paul also talks to the callers.
College football red carpet: A look at the best uniforms for Week 3
College football teams look to make a statement off the field with their uniforms in Week 3.
Auburn's first Big Ten road game in 90 years and everything else to watch in Week 3
Dave Wilson and Harry Lyles Jr. preview the most interesting storylines of the week in college football, from Auburn-Penn State to Alabama-Florida.
Predicting where top football recruits will sign, Arch Manning's visits, USC latest and more
How does the firing of Clay Helton impact USC in recruiting? Which schools will Arch Manning be visiting this fall? We break it all down.
Who will make the College Football Playoff?
With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick a top title contender, play out its season and see what chances it has to make the top four at the end of the year.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 2
After Week 2, it's all about the SEC West and the Big Ten East at the top of the SP+ rankings.
Which teams could take advantage of college football's early-season chaos?
In just two weeks, we've seen numerous top teams look more vulnerable than expected. Here are 10 potential contenders that could fill the void if that trend keeps up.
College football bowl projections and analysis: Top matchups, playoff breakdowns and more
After some surprises in Week 2, we forecast every bowl matchup, including the College Football Playoff, and look at who could sneak into the New Year's Six and more.
College football Power Rankings after Week 2
How does Oregon's win over Ohio State impact the weekly Power Rankings? What about Iowa's big rivalry win? And close calls for Notre Dame and Texas A&M? All that and more in this week's Power Rankings.
Clifford leads No. 11 Penn State over Ball State 44-13
— When Penn State hired Mike Yurcich to be its new offensive coordinator, the team's backs and receivers were ecstatic.
Penn State pours it on with pick-six (0:32)
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2021 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Penn State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Wisconsin | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1-2 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards267.342nd
Rushing Yards124.7Tied-104th
Points For29.3Tied-117th
Points Against14.3Tied-113th
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 6 | 8 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Saunders | WR | Committed | 87 |
| Drew Allar | QB-PP | Committed | 87 |
| Drew Shelton | OT | Committed | 86 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | DE | Committed | 85 |
| Nicholas Singleton | RB | Committed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | S. Barkley | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2015 | C. Nassib | Lombardi Award |
| 2015 | C. Nassib | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2015 | C. Nassib | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2013 | J. Urschel | Campbell Trophy |