You name the key FSU player, he has opted out, and most of that was before QB Tate Rodemaker hit the portal. The Nittany Lions defense will miss DE Chop Robinson but should still keep Rebels QB Jaxson Dart in check. Either Penn State will get to claim a win over an SEC foe, or Ole Miss a win over a top-10 opponent. This is a big moment for these teams, who both went 10-2 but fell short against the two marquee foes on their schedules. But while the Buckeyes will be breaking in a new QB, Devin Brown, and likely be without star WR Marvin Harrison Jr., their No. Mizzou should be fully stocked, starting with national rushing leader Cody Schrader.
This may be the most fascinating non-CFP bowl. Steve Angeli plans to savor his moment as Notre Dame's starting quarterback Cotton Bowl: No.
