In the Big Ten, there were two big ones this weekend. Ohio State took down Indiana in the huge top-five showdown in Columbus, and Penn State barely survived a scare from Minnesota on the road, winning 26-25. The conference title game will be between Oregon and Ohio State barring anything crazy.

Penn State won’t take its eyes off of Maryland for the regular-season finale, but it’s sure hard to imagine the Nittany Lions haven’t thought about the College Football Playoff at all to this point.

Drew Allar passed for 233 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score and a late fourth-down conversion to help fourth-ranked Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The Nittany Lions didn't play a particularly clean or efficient game. But they hardened at key moments to edge the Golden Gophers.

Newsweek's CFB Week 13 best bets start with Penn State's trip to Minneosta at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS on Saturday afternoon.

Penn State’s offense continues to build an impressive list of explosive plays in 2024. The Nittany Lions, who host Maryland on Saturday, have already exceeded last year’s total of plays that generated 20 or more yards.