Prediction updates for Penn State's Big 10 and CFP standings made by experts following the recent Drew Allar announcement
Penn State Gears Up for Competitive 2025 Football Season
Penn State University is preparing for a promising 2025 football season, with the team entering the year with high expectations. The Nittany Lions are currently ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 3 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, marking their best outlook in years.
The team's strong projections are further reflected in their regular season win total at BetMGM, which is set at 10.5. Analysts expect Penn State to finish the season with an impressive record of 11-1 or 12-0, despite a challenging schedule that includes key games at Ohio State and against Oregon, among other tough opponents.
As for Drew Allar's Heisman Trophy chances, the quarterback's odds at BetMGM currently stand at +1800. Although he is a longshot, Allar remains a notable contender in the betting market. Arch Manning leads the betting market with odds of +600, followed by other quarterbacks such as Garrett Nussmeier (+900) and Cade Klubnik (+900).
2025 is seen as a pivotal year for Penn State under coach James Franklin, with a veteran core including Allar and improvements in coaching staff and key transfers boosting the team's championship hopes. Betting experts and analysts expect Penn State to contend seriously for a College Football Playoff berth, with Allar playing a central role.
The current Big Ten Conference Championship odds have Penn State at a 27.4% chance with +240 odds, while Memphis has a 14.8% chance in the American Athletic Conference Championship with no listed odds. The CFP National Champion probabilities have SMU at a 10.8% chance with +900 odds, Baylor at a 10.7% chance in the Big 12 Conference Championship with +700 odds, and UTSA at a 14.3% chance in the American Athletic Conference Championship with no listed odds.
The updated Heisman odds for Julian Sayin (Ohio State) at BetMGM are 2000, indicating an increase in odds since the season's opening. Drew Allar (Penn State) has updated Heisman odds of 1300, tying him with OSU's Julian Sayin as the sixth most likely MVP for the 2025 season.
The Penn State season begins with matchups against Nevada, FIU, and Villanova, followed by a clash with Oregon in primetime. Simulation results from Dimers' data analysts have provided new projections for Penn State's season outlook, suggesting a tightly contested CFP race in 2025, potentially paving the way for a new national champion.
Penn State's 2025 football season promises excitement, as the team plays both American-football and NCAA-football, with Drew Allar aiming to make an impact in the latter. The team's schedule includes challenging games against Ohio State and Oregon, and Allar is considered a notable contender for the Heisman Trophy, currently with odds of +1300 at BetMGM. The stronger projections for Penn State indicate a potential College Football Playoff berth, reflecting the team's improved coaching staff and key transfers.
