Michigan football’s big win over Penn State could give an excuse to move up the college football rankings while the Nittany Lions will have to fall back.
After looking rather mediocre the past few weeks, Michigan has had the opportunity to show voters what they’ve made against Pennsylvania.
It was shaky early on. While the Wolverines dominated the Nittany Lions on a play-by-play basis, they struggled to end drives with relegation. Penn State has managed to keep the game close thanks to some big plays, including the pick of six.
In the end, quality won. Michigan got it together and ran away with a 41-17 win.
What does that mean for college football rankings? Obviously some things still need to be played out, but the Wolverines can make a strong case to rise against a team like Clemson with a good win.
College football rankings updated after Michigan State vs. Pennsylvania State
- Georgia Bulldogs [vs. Vanderbilt]
- Ohio Bucks [Bye]
- Alabama Crimson Tide [at Tennessee]
- Michigan Wolverines [WIN 41-17 over Penn State]
- Clemson Tigers [at Florida State]
- Tennessee Volunteers [vs. Alabama]
- USC Trojans [at Utah]
- Oklahoma Cowboys [at TCU]
- Ole Miss Rebels [vs. Auburn]
- UCLA Bruins [Bye]
- Oregon Ducks [Bye]
- Horned Frog TCU [vs. Oklahoma State]
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons [Bye]
- Penn State Nittany Lions [LOSS 41-17 to Michigan]
- North Carolina Wolfpack [at Syracuse]
- Mississippi Bulldog [at Kentucky]
- Kansas State Wildcats [Bye]
- Syracuse orange [vs. NC State]
- Utah Yuts [vs. USC]
- Cincinnati Bearcats [Bye]
- Texas Longhorns [WIN 24-21 over Iowa State]
- Kentucky Wildcats [vs. Mississippi State]
- Illinois fighting Illini [WIN 26-14 over Minnesota]
- James Madison Dukes [at Georgia Southern]
- North Carolina Tar Heels [at Duke]
Fallen: Kansas Jayhawks [LOSS 52-42 to Oklahoma]
Voters may ultimately disagree with moving Michigan ahead of Clemson if the Tigers don’t lose to Florida. However, how many of them will Clemson take over Michigan on a neutral field today?
Wolverine’s hasty attack was amazing against the nation’s 5th quick defense. Penn State was only allowing 79.8 yards per game on the ground. They ceded 173 yards to Donovan Edwards and another 166 yards to Blake Corum.
As for the Nittany Lions, there’s no shame in losing to a top 5 team on the road. They will not fall away.
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