Penn State football lands in top 5 for second straight week after blowout win at Purdue

Penn State football will remain in the top five of the AP Poll for consecutive weeks, holding firm with its No. 4 ranking after manhandling Purdue 49-10 on Saturday afternoon.

After a relatively quiet weekend across the country, the Nittany Lions had no real opportunity to move in the top five. No. 1 Oregon and No. 3 Texas were pushed late into the fourth quarter of their contests on Saturday, but both emerged with victories.

Previously undefeated BYU suffered its first loss of the year to 4-6 Kansas. The outcome could significantly impact the College Football Playoff chase but will have little effect on Penn State’s ranking in the AP Poll.

Penn State football delivered an offensive explosion against the 1-9 Boilermakers, racking up 539 yards and putting six different Nittany Lions in the end zone.

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Star tight end Tyler Warren again led the way, posting team highs with 127 receiving yards, 63 rushing yards, and two touchdowns.

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The Nittany Lions also remained in the top five of the Coaches Poll on Sunday, moving up to No. 4 after ranking No. 5 last week.

The full AP top 25 is as follows:

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Penn State
5. Indiana
6. Notre Dame
7. Alabama
8. Georgia
9. Ole Miss
10. Tennessee
11. Miami
12. Boise State
13. SMU
14. BYU
15. Texas A&M
16. Colorado
17. Clemson
18. Army
19. South Carolina
20. Tulane
21. Arizona State
22. Iowa State
23. UNLV
24. Illinois
25. Washington State

Penn State football will now hit the road one more time this regular season, traveling to Minnesota this upcoming Saturday.

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