Breaking down our College Football Playoff projections and where Penn State stands entering the Big Ten title game vs. Oregon.

The No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) and the top-ranked Oregon Ducks (12-0, 9-0) meet Saturday in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.

It’s changed dramatically,” Franklin said Sunday of Penn State ’s plan for the week. “We always have to be prepared for all these different scenarios and we were. Right after the game, I told them we’re ready to go.

One of the most impactful games in all of college football in Week 14 occurred in the Big Ten. Where did the conference end up in the latest top 25?

The College Football Playoff picture is coming into view. Bids haven't been officially clinched — conference championship game winners in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC will gain automatic bids next week — but some teams have essentially secured spots in the 12-team tournament.

Saturday got off to a wild start with the game that had the greatest impact on this week's College Football Playoff projections as No. 2 Ohio State coughed up a chance to play for the Big Ten title and earn a bye in the CFP in an ugly 13-10 loss to Michigan.