Why is Penn State not ranked anymore?

Why Penn State Dropped Out of the Rankings

Penn State experienced a dramatic tumble in the college football polls following a stunning 42-37 defeat against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. Entering the matchup ranked No. 2, the Nittany Lions suffered one of the largest drops in the history of the poll after falling to a Bruins squad that was heavily favored against them and had just fired its head coach days prior.

This unexpected upset snapped Penn State's long-standing presence in the rankings, pushing them completely out of the top tier for the first time since September 2022.