Penn State Rises to No. 2 in US LMB Coaches Poll After Dominant Win

Penn State football continues its strong 2025 season with a dominant 52-6 win over Villanova, maintaining their No. 2 ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll, their highest since 2017. Despite quarterback Drew Allar's inconsistent passing performance, the team’s balanced rushing attack has been a key strength, though improvement is needed in the passing game ahead of their challenging matchup against Oregon. The Nittany Lions' defense also showed resilience with notable interceptions, highlighting their overall elite performance. Meanwhile, in the Big Ten, Illinois rose to No. 8, and the conference has six teams in the Top 20, underscoring its competitiveness. In contrast, Colorado faced a 36-20 loss to Houston but saw promising individual performances on both offense and defense, indicating potential for growth despite team struggles. Additionally, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has shown improvement in reducing turnover-worthy plays early in the season, though his shorter average depth of target suggests a more conservative passing approach so far.