The Fox college football analyst broke down his top picks to land the job in Happy Valley following the departure of James Franklin.

Oregon running back Jayden Limar (27) celebrates after his touchdown with offensive lineman Isaiah World, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

But it’s not all bad news in the Top 25, thanks to wins by three top-five teams Saturday. Ohio State rolled past Minnesota 42-3, No. 3 Miami held off No. 18 Florida State 28-22 and No. 5 Oklahoma routed Kent State 44-0.

Curt Cignetti took the job in Indiana to do things his way and it has worked. Today, Cignetti’s Hoosiers find themselves ranked 3 rd in the nation, its highest ranking in program history. That ranking is the result of a hard-fought win over then 3rd ranked Oregon.

If he wants to, Jim Knowles can swivel around in his chair, look through the window from his new office within Penn State’s football facility and see, before him, one of his most cherished sights: acres of green grass.

A national analyst suggests that Penn State try and hire a current and former Notre Dame staffer is their new head coach.