Penn State football and James Franklin look for an even better College Football Playoff run in 2025-26. The first marquee test will be Oregon.

For now, Penn State's 2025 football schedule possesses a smooth takeoff for a recalibrating offense, an early marquee game at home, strong off-week timing and a favorable draw, overall.

On Monday, College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark announced that Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and longtime administrator Jeff Long have officially joined the CFP Selection Committee. Dannen is still relatively new in Lincoln, entering just his second year with the Cornhuskers.