{"id":77583,"date":"2024-12-08T09:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/where-does-penn-state-rank-in-the-updated-associated-press-poll\/"},"modified":"2024-12-08T09:37:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:37:10","slug":"where-does-penn-state-rank-in-the-updated-associated-press-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/where-does-penn-state-rank-in-the-updated-associated-press-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Where does Penn State rank in the updated Associated Press Poll?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Penn State had an opportunity late to tie the game against Oregon, but in the end, the Nittany Lions were unable to get the job done, losing to Oregon 45-37 in Saturday night\u2019s Big Ten Championship game. While the loss hurts, Penn State is all but assured a spot in the College Football Playoff game. If the Associated Press Poll, which has Penn State ranked No. XX overall, foreshadows how the CFP Poll will look later today, James Franklin<\/a><\/strong> and his team should host a playoff game in just under two weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things I talked to the guys in the locker room about is this is a new college football,\u201d Franklin said after the game. \u201cYou have to understand that this is new college football, and there\u2019s a 12-team playoff. Our season has just begun. We\u2019ll find out tomorrow whether it\u2019s a home game in 16 inches of snow or whether it\u2019s an away game on the road.\u00a0 We\u2019ll be excited about whatever opportunity comes and we\u2019ll be prepared and ready because we have two losses this year, two top-five teams. Had a chance to win both of those games. Learned a ton from it. Same thing tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Report Card: Grading out Penn State\u2019s 45-37 loss to Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Clemson defeating SMU last night in the ACC Championship was arguably the biggest development of the weekend. Clemson came into the weekend ranked No. 17 in the CFP Poll and No. 18 in the AP Top 25. However, because they won their conference championship game, the Tigers are now in the playoff and could potentially be Penn State\u2019s opponent if they stay as the No. 5 seed.<\/p>\n

The Big Ten is in a strong position to get four teams into the playoffs, as Ohio State and Indiana are both expected to make it. Texas, Georgia and Tennessee all seem like safe bets in the SEC. Arizona State\u2019s win over Iowa State will see the Sun Devils make the field, as will Boise State following its win over UNLV on Saturday night. <\/p>\n

Penn State fans can check out the complete Week 16 Associated Press Poll below. <\/p>\n

Updated Associated Press Poll \u2013 December 8<\/h2>\n

1) Oregon
<\/strong>2) Georgia
3) Notre Dame
4) Texas
5) Penn State
6) Ohio State
<\/strong>7) Tennessee
8) Boise State
9) Indiana
10) Arizona State
11) Alabama
12) SMU
13) Clemson<\/p>\n

Link: How did Penn State\u2019s players perform vs. Oregon?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

14) South Carolina
15) Miami
16) Ole Miss
17) BYU
18) Iowa State
19) Army
20) Colorado
21) Illinois
<\/strong>22) Syracuse
23) Missouri
24) UNLV
25) Memphis<\/p>\n

Others Receiving Votes:<\/strong> Texas A&M 75, Louisville 37, Duke 29, Kansas St. 9, Marshall 8, LSU 8, Florida 5, Ohio 2, Tulane 2, Baylor 2, Louisiana-Lafayette 1.<\/p>\n

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