Adam Kramer

Well, it finally happened. We had a losing week.

Let's make something abundantly clear. Indiana won't be ranked No. 1 in any poll anytime soon as long as Ohio State keeps winning. In fact, no one is likely to unseat the Buckeyes unless the Buckeyes finally unseat themselves.

When Penn State hit the big red button on Sunday, it did more than just alter the trajectory and future of Penn State football. It sent a shockwave that will be felt in boardrooms, closed offices and booster text chains around the country. It gave ammo to unhappy donors in other places.

As we embrace the start of a new year and a fresh, unblemished calendar, we will also celebrate a spectacular 36 hours of college football.

After a high-profile court battle over eligibility and a flurry of moves in and out of the transfer portal, the quarterback carousel across college football has finally slowed.

Each year, EA SPORTS is blessed with an unconquerable assignment. After all of college football's rosters are finally set and the many movements are accounted for, it has the distinct honor of ranking each and every player for us to enjoy in its glorious college football game.

In this world, you are king. You call the plays. You run the program. You navigate recruiting and the transfer portal and the many nuances of college football. For better or worse, you hold all the cards when creating a dynasty in College Football 27.

Sometimes, the right environment is all you need.

Speed: You either have it or you don't.

The walkout. Let's start with the walkout, because the rest is, frankly, an overwhelming mess that rocks the very foundations of a sport and the future of its biggest star.