Penn State drops in Football Power Index after win over Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Penn State secured a 28-25 victory over Washington, marking their second consecutive win in the Big Ten. Despite this successful stretch, the Nittany Lions have fallen two spots on ESPN’s Football Power Index, now ranking at No. 31. Their power score also decreased to 12.1, indicating little impact from the recent victories. With no chance of winning the Big Ten or reaching the College Football Playoff, the focus for Penn State is now on securing a bowl game invitation.
- •Penn State wins 28-25 against Washington on November 10
- •Team has back-to-back victories in the Big Ten
- •Power score drops to 12.1 after the win
- •Team ranks 31st in ESPN’s Football Power Index
- •Focus shifts to bowl game eligibility after playoff hopes end
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State slides down Football Power Index despite win vs. Washington
"Penn State has won back-to-back games, but somehow they fell a couple of spots on ESPN’s Football Power Index.
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