PennLive's Johnny McGonigal shares his college football post-spring top 25 and why he has Penn State at No. 1.

After drawing so close to the College Football Playoff title game in 2025, Penn State continues to draw attention as a chief contender in 2026. ESPN's Mark Schlabach joined the list of national media that's high on the Nittany Lions, elevating them to No. 1 in his most recent college football rankings.

The Irish don't always hit in the transfer portal, but they rarely miss. Here's how their additions stack up over the past 10 years.