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When the sing-along screenings of “ Wicked ” go down beginning Christmas Day, I’ll be there — but not because I have any intention of personally raising my voice in song. (Or maybe I’ll join in just with Dr. Dillamond, the goat professor, whose glottal peculiarities probably come closest to the sounds I could produce.) I do have a natural curiosity about what luck a full house of fans will have in singing along with musical-theater songs this sophisticated... this full of stops and starts and sudden shifts from major to minor chords. There’ll surely be some trained singers and actors filling the AMC seats who can keep up with these tunes. For the rest of us, there may come a realization: I’m not that girl , and probably neither are you. So what other reason is there to look forward to the official multiplex sing-alongs, if not, like, singing along? That’s easy: the subtitles. Which is to say: The songs in “Wicked” are so good — some of the best that musical theater has ever produced, to my mind — that there’s a benefit in enjoying a setting that allows you to focus in on the songcraft without having your attention waylaid by all the visual distractions the film is very understandably providing. As a 20-year aficionado of “Wicked” as a show, my only problem with “Wicked” as a movie is how director John Chu and editor Myron Kerstein are sometimes redirecting our attention to something else charming or dazzling that’s happening on screen, when what I most want is two-and-a-half hours of nonstop closeups of Ariana Grande or Cynthia Erivo delivering classic lyrics. This isn’t a serious complaint, on my part; I get that it’s a movie musical. But I’ll be pleased to see every one of lyrics popping up on the bottom of cinema screens, come Dec. 25. Because for a select subset of “Wicked” fans, the star isn’t really Erivo or Grande, grand as they both are — it’s Stephen Schwartz . Of course, there is a way to have the crux of the experience I’m anticipating without waiting for Christmas. It’s to stream or buy “ Wicked: The Soundtrack ” while settling in at Genius.com or some other lyric site to follow the bouncing ball, as it were. Even if you feel like you’ve gotten the basic grist of the lyrics through the theatrical presentation, there’s a lot of richness and nuance that’s easy to miss amid the cross-cutting, CGI, razzle-dazzle and diva-ness of it all. The album puts a further exclamation point on Schwartz’s rare brilliance as both melodist and lyricist, a la Sondheim. It’s not heresy to say that Schwartz feels like a populist Sondheim with what he did with “Wicked.” The whole score is dark, convoluted, unwieldy and subversive ... and if it sometimes comes out as something that feels to people like bubblegum, that’s just further testifies to the massiveness of the accomplishment. The first and most basic thing to say about the soundtrack is that they didn’t blow it. You don’t have to use too much of your imagination to think about how a score like this could have been egregiously updated. (Raise your hand if you imagined for a second that the Ozdust Ball could have adopted an EDM beat for a few bars. It does not.) With Schwartz himself co-producing the album with Greg Wells (“Greatest Showman”) and original music-director/arranger Stephen Oremus, it simply sounds like what the legit version would if it had something like double the pit size. And for a young audience of budding theater kids, it’s going to open them up for good (no pun intended) to the sound as well as form of traditional Broadway, even with content that might feel to them as fresh as a combination of Taylor Swift and today’s headlines. There’s not much that Grande and Erivo do that doesn’t squarely follow the template established by Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel two decades ago. But their vocal performances still manage to sound surprising in small and important ways. The epic opening number, “No One Mourns the Wicked,” allows Grande to run a hell of a gamut — foretelling the moments of both dumb-blonde comedy and operatic tragedy she’ll get to hit thoughout the duration of the score. I knew she could go high-and-nasal in the pursuit of mirth (hey, I saw “Sam & Cat”), but hearing her repeat the completely ironic line “Good news” at full Sarah Brightman sopranic strength is an immediate tip-off she’ll be nailing the full range of stuff to come, too. Erivo takes longer to fully prove herself, by design. Actually, she holds back enough that it’s not till halfway through “Defying Gravity” that it feels like she’s giving it her full belt. Even though the movie has already given her “The Wizard and I” as a showstopper a whole lot earlier than that, Erivo seems to be holding just a little of her full power in reserve, for the moment when she’s fully awakened. The brilliance of those songs as first-act twins is that “The Wizard and I” is a classic “I want” song, whereas “Gravity” has to go above and beyond it as — literally — an I don’t want song. Erivo and those working with her on the vocals have been wise here: You’ve got to hold a little back, even if it’s just 5%, when you have probably the greatest middle-finger number in Broadway history on the horizon. While we all wait for that, what pleasures Erivo provides in some of the build-up numbers, by having lots of low-ley, conversational and even naïve-sounding vocal moments that establish her as a lovable innocent before she’s a righteously pissed goddess. Having just reaffirmed the case for “Defying Gravity” as an all-time corker, which Erivo delivers flawlessly, is it weird to say that I reserve an even slightly greater fondness for her tender rendition of “I’m Not That Girl”? Even if it is, here’s making the case for “I’m Not That Girl” as “Wicked’s” sleeper song, the one that’s never going to be as uber-popular as... well, you know, but will knock you down flat if you hear it at the right, forlorn time in your life. Its mid-first-act stage placement, or mid-movie here, marks it as a time-passer for some people, close to completely un-integral when it comes to advancing the plot. By Schwartz’s standards, it’s simple and un-ambitious, being the only song in the entire score without a single key change, let alone multiples. It’s also the only one that doesn’t include the slightest bit of narrative information, interpolations of other themes, or any other complicating factors keeping it from being a stand-alone. And standing alone is what it’s about, all right. You don’t even have to be a Swiftie to bask in the emo grief of lines like “Don’t wish, don’t start / Wishing only wounds the heart.” Playing this ballad for all the gentle fatalism it’s worth, Erivo is 100% That Girl. Other songs bear singling out. Jonathan Bailey does a fine job of sliding down the surface of things with “Dancing Through Life,” which — in one of “Wicked’s” many usurpings of expectations — seems to be setting Fiyero up to be a Gaston- or Prince Hans-style hunk-villain. Before that rug gets pulled to give him his humanity, he gives callow a good name. And “Life’s more painless for the brainless” (and the follow-up “thoughtless/fraughtless” coupling) would be a good line even if Schwartz weren’t foreshadowing his fate in the next act/movie. The revolving library sets during this sequence are a marvel of production design, but another example of how badly you need to hear the soundtrack on its own to catch every bit of the lyrics’ amusing nihilism. “What Is This Feeling?” delivers two things everyone wants: it’s a patter song, or as close to one as “Wicked” gets — and, more important, it’s the first chance to see how well Grande and Erivo harmonize as frenemies, before the much heavier vocal pas de deux they do in debating the merits of “Defying Gravity.” (Spoiler alert ahead.) Then, the originators of that song, Menzel and Chenoweth, show up in new verses Schwartz has penned to afford them a celebrated cameo in “One Short Day.” Schwartz’s all-new additional compositions won’t come till Part 2, but the interstitial bit he added here offers a good omen for bigger musical surprises in a year. “Popular” has that overt Ronald Reagan allusion that everybody picked up on when the show first opened, but that few newcomers to the song probably would now, 20 years later — the reference to “Great Communicators,” who come up for mention by Galinda as being more powerful than bright. It’s just a passing bit of political subtext, embedded almost unnoticeably in the frothiest number, a joke that already had a little dust on it when it first appeared, while everyone’s focused on Ariana Grande being pretty — and pretty spectacular — in pink. But the opening and closing numbers of Part 1 of “Wicked”? This is music that’s so inherently political, these bookends practically count as protest songs. “Defying Gravity” is a paean to activism, as Glinda and Elphaba debate and then sorrowfully settle their differences across the complacency/risk divide. Here, it’s as deeply moving and stirring as ever — a song for anyone who ever had to make the conscious decision in life to take the red pill and deal with the consequences, or admired someone else who did. Yet the song that always gets me the most is the one that’s almost innocuously hidden in plain sight right at the outset: “No One Mourns the Wicked.” On first listen, it feels like a standard, fairly innocuous musical scene-setter, even if, watching the film, that Wicker Woman being set up for burning does look ominious. On second or third listen, and beyond, it can feel devastating. Schwartz and his collaborators are framing the story with an Oz that is populated by an angry, self-righteous, deluded and even bloodthirsty mob... led by a woman who is going along with the great lie, in hopes of eventually rebuilding a land that fell into genocide and fascism under corrupt leadership. Light-hearted holiday fare to let us forget all about America’s problems, right? It’s in “No One Mourns the Wicked” that we get the score at its most haunting, with a cast of seeming thousands calling for retribution while Grande rolls through piercing high notes, pretending to put her approving stamp on the national travesty before her. If this doesn’t give you a chill, you’re not really listening. But who is, at the beginning of a film, as coats and popcorn are still being shuffled and a movie has barely begun to reveal its cards? That’s one more way in which “Wicked: The Soundtrack” becomes an essential post-movie listen, to really take in all the groundwork Schwartz and company have laid in foreshadowing what is actually at least as much a sociopolitical tragedy as a fantasy musical-comedy. It’s the ability to encompass all these elements, so masterfully, that makes “Wicked” not just the greatest song score of our time (or at least tied with “Hamilton” for that) but one of the greats of all time. And listen, if you just want to forego the darker, societally allegorical stuff and just spin “Popular” over and over and over again until you’ve worn the grooves off the stream, that’s OK, too. We’ve all been there. And thanks to how well Erivo and Grande deliver this material, we’ll stay in that female-friendship-trumps- everything mode a lot longer. See you at the sing-along.

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MASCATE, Oman , 23 novembre 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nouvelle initiative d'investissement de l'Oman Investment Authority (OIA), le Future Fund Oman (FFO) a annoncé son premier lot de projets d'investissement approuvés. D'une valeur combinée de plus de 2 milliards de dollars, ces projets comprennent 1,6 milliard de dollars engagés par des investisseurs étrangers et 571 millions de dollars apportés par le FFO. Ces investissements devraient créer plus de 1 600 emplois directs, marquant ainsi une étape importante dans la stratégie de diversification et de développement économique du Sultanat d' Oman . Les projets approuvés couvrent dix secteurs clés, dont la technologie, l'industrie manufacturière, le tourisme, les énergies renouvelables et les véhicules électriques. En outre, les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) et les startups joueront un rôle de premier plan, avec des investissements dans les secteurs de l'alimentation, de la santé, des technologies financières, du commerce électronique, etc. Cette approche globale reflète l'engagement du FFO à encourager l'innovation et la croissance dans un large éventail de secteurs, en veillant à ce que les entreprises à grande échelle et les entreprises émergentes contribuent au progrès économique du Sultanat d' Oman . Mulham Al Jarf , président adjoint chargé des investissements à l'Autorité d'investissement d' Oman , a déclaré que ces projets soulignaient la volonté du Fonds d'atteindre ses objectifs stratégiques. Il s'agit notamment de stimuler la croissance économique locale, de promouvoir la collaboration avec le secteur privé, d'attirer les investissements étrangers et de créer des opportunités pour les entreprises et les demandeurs d'emploi omanais. Il a souligné que ces projets ne représentent que le début des efforts du FFO depuis sa création en janvier 2024. Parmi les projets approuvés figurent des initiatives transformatrices qui positionnent Oman en tant que leader dans les industries innovantes. Parmi les projets notables, citons l'usine de polysilicium de United Solar dans le port et la zone franche de SOHAR, qui sera l'une des plus grandes installations de production de polysilicium au monde et la première de ce type au Moyen-Orient. Cette installation produira 100 000 tonnes de polysilicium par an, un composant essentiel pour les industries des énergies renouvelables telles que la fabrication de panneaux solaires. Parmi les autres partenariats importants, citons l'IDG Oman Fund, développé en collaboration avec IDG Capital, une société d'investissement internationale ayant une empreinte mondiale et une grande expérience en Chine, qui se concentre sur les TIC, les énergies renouvelables et les véhicules électriques. En outre, le FFO s'est également associé à EW Partners pour créer l'EWP Oman Fund, qui cible des secteurs clés tels que les TIC, l'énergie, le tourisme et l'agriculture. Le Future Fund Oman soutient également un ensemble de PME et de startups en partenariat avec des gestionnaires de fonds tels que Tanmia, ITHCA, Omantel et Cyfr Capital. Il s'agit notamment d'IO Kitchen, une cuisine en nuage innovante proposant plus de 30 marques virtuelles, de Bima, un service de courtage d'assurance en ligne, et de Qpay, la première entité omanaise agréée proposant un service « acheter maintenant, payer plus tard ». Parmi les autres projets révolutionnaires figurent BcLear Aligner, une solution alimentée par l'IA pour les appareils dentaires, Nashid, une plateforme d'identité numérique basée sur la blockchain, et Antom, une plateforme financière numérique qui améliore les capacités de l'écosystème fintech d' Oman . Le FFO a été créé en collaboration avec le ministère des Finances avec un capital de 5,2 milliards de dollars, répartis sur cinq ans, de 2024 à 2028. Le fonds exclut stratégiquement les investissements dans le pétrole, le gaz et l'immobilier, se concentrant sur les secteurs orientés vers la croissance et alignés sur la Vision 2040 d' Oman . Les investisseurs intéressés sont invités à soumettre leurs propositions par l'intermédiaire de la plateforme dédiée, https://futurefund.om/futurefund/. Contact : Fahad Al Toubi +968 24745781 [email protected] www.oia.gov.om Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2563379/FFO_Investment_Projects.jpgCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detroit guard Cade Cunningham left Thursday night’s game in Charlotte in the final minute of regulation due to a left hip injury and did not play in overtime as the Pistons fell to the Hornets. Cunningham fell hard to the floor after getting fouled by Grant Williams with 48 seconds left in the game. He made both free throws to briefly give the Pistons the lead before leaving, and the Pistons lost 123-121. Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff offered no update on Cunningham’s status after the game. Cunningham finished with 27 points and 10 assists for the Pistons, who lost their second straight game to a Hornets team that got a career-high 38 points from Brandon Miller and 35 from LaMelo Ball.

The Detroit Lions will square off against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Monday Night Football in Week 17. Detroit is 13-2 on the year and will be looking to notch their 14th victory of the season over San Francisco in a rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship Game. Though every game in the NFL holds some type of value, Monday's showdown versus the 49ers holds little meaning for the Lions. With the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Green Bay Packers , Detroit will not be able to clinch the NFC North and the No.1 seed in the NFC versus the 49ers. The Lions will host the Vikings in Week 18 at Ford Field, and the winner of that game will take home the division crown and the top seed in the conference, which includes a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. The loser of next week's contest versus Detroit and Minnesota will be the No.5 seed in the NFC and will play a road playoff game in Round 1 of the playoffs. With Monday Night's game being insignificant for the Lions and their chase for the division and No.1 seed, many fans have been calling for the team to rest their starters in Week 17. The Lions game tomorrow is irrelevant now They should rest their starters There is no reason to play the starters tomorrow if you are the Lions. Rest up and get ready for next week. Lions should rest ALL their starters for tomorrow's game. Rest starters tomorrow night? Lions need to rest their starters tomorrow. Though many fans want Detroit to rest their starters on Monday Night, head coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media about the possibility during a press conference on Monday, Dec.23, and Campbell made his stance on the issue clear. "I'll make this easy for everybody that way all the critics can jump out and start attacking, but that way you don't have to debate them anymore," Campbell said. "We're bringing everything we got to this game and we are playing, I don't care what it looks like and where it's at and who's this, who's that. We're going out to play and win this game, out on the West Coast. So there you go." Going off what Campbell said earlier in the week, it seems the Lions will play their starters versus the 49ers and try to secure a win in San Francisco. MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS NFC North standings: Where Lions sit after Vikings win vs. Packers Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell does workouts in a very strange placeCJP launches push for jail reforms in KPHigh school basketball: Trinity defeats C-M to win Hiller Classic

First-ever athlete and fan-owned network boasts 2,200 Fan Owners and 70+ superstar athlete investors and partners by the likes of Chris Paul , Travis Kelce , Dwayne Wade , Chiney Ogwumike, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard , Natasha Cloud , Alysha Clark , Carmelo Anthony , and many more LOS ANGELES , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayersTV , the first athlete and fan-owned media company, today announced the acquisition of Cloud Media Center , an AI-driven sports adtech and media distribution company. This strategic year-end move boosts PlayersTV's reach to a total of 500 million monthly ad impressions, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in athlete-driven lifestyle entertainment while broadening its ability to connect with advertiser and inventory networks. PlayersTV empowers athletes to control their narratives while giving brands access to engagement opportunities with an expansive global audience. It is known for its groundbreaking athlete-fan ownership model, supported by more than 70 high-profile athlete investors and partners across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB, and a community of more than 2,200 Fan Owners (shareholders in the company). The network features high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce , Chris Paul , Damian Lillard , Dwyane Wade , Chiney Ogwumike, Carmelo Anthony , Allen Iverson , Natasha Cloud , Kyrie Irving, Ken Griffey, Jr. , Vernon Davis , Austin Ekeler , DeAndre Jordan , CJ McCollum, AJ Andrews, Angel McCoughtry , Alysha Clark , and more. PlayersTV currently reaches more than 300 million households via OTT and CTV via DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Philo . Its proprietary ad network called Players360 generates an additional 500 million monthly ad impressions. Through the acquisition of Cloud Media Center, PlayersTV now owns technologies responsible for more than 1 billion combined monthly ad impressions. "This is a transformative moment for PlayersTV and the future of sports media," said Deron Guidrey , co-founder of PlayersTV. "The acquisition of Cloud Media Center catapults us into a new era of innovation, expanding our reach to an astounding 500 million monthly ad impressions. With cutting-edge AI technology now at the core of our operations, we are setting the gold standard for athlete-driven media, revolutionizing how athletes connect with fans and how brands engage with audiences worldwide. This is more than an acquisition, it's a declaration of our vision to lead the global sports media industry." PlayersTV Co-founder Collin Castellaw added, "This acquisition is a monumental step forward for our organization. By integrating Cloud Media Center's AI-driven tech we're significantly expanding our reach while revolutionizing how athletes and sports content is created, distributed and consumed. This is an exciting time for our company and the future of athlete media and sports media." Cloud Media Center's innovative platform brings state-of-the-art AI technology to PlayersTV, enabling more precise audience targeting, dynamic content distribution, and scalable adtech. With this acquisition, PlayersTV is poised to deliver highly personalized and impactful content experiences, meeting the growing demand for athlete-centered stories and authentic fan connections. About PlayersTV PlayersTV is the first-ever athlete-owned media network and content provider. As the premier athlete lifestyle content destination, PlayersTV empowers athletes to own their stories while engaging fans with authentic and meaningful connections, bridging the worlds of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. PlayersTV's 24/7 channel can be found on DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Philo . See more at https://playerstv.com/ . About Cloud Media Center Cloud Media Center (CMC), based in Ponte Vedra, FL , sells digital advertising inventory through a cloud-based, analytically driven distribution platform that seamlessly connects advertisers with content providers and publishers. The result maximizes collaboration — unleashing next-level ad campaign synergies. CMC's next-gen platform and best-in-class dashboards — built by next-generation premier developers — provide AI-based microtargeting on the frontend, and real-time, easy-to-understand analytics on the back end. Content producers, advertisers, and publishers will have all the tools and data needed to optimize campaigns — and do it with speed and granular accuracy. Visit the CMC website at https://cloudmc.us/ . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/playerstv-acquires-cloud-media-center-integrates-sports-ai-ad-technology-to-surpass-1b-monthly-impressions-302337699.html SOURCE PlayersTVAcross the northeastern United States, residents have reported an uptick in drone sightings that have bemused some and caused concerns of spying for others. Video above: Is that a drone or a plane? Expert helps explain the differences As national attention has caused people to look skyward now more than ever, here are some basic facts about drones, including federal regulations, how to spot a drone, and information about your rights when it comes to airspace. A drone, or unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is a remote-controlled, flying device capable of achieving high speeds and taking high-definition photos and video. Commercial drones have been around and available for more than a decade, and recent technology has allowed these incredible flying aircraft to be available and accessible to nearly everyone. While drones can come in all shapes and sizes, there are two main variations of these flying marvels to look out for. The most common is a quadcopter-style vehicle, which means a drone with four sets of rotors similar to those on a helicopter. These drones are capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and have incredibly high maneuverability, being able to change directions and elevation with ease. Quadcopter drones can range greatly in size, with the smallest weighing just a few ounces and fitting in the palm of your hand. More advanced and more sophisticated quadcopter-style drones can be several feet across and weigh up to 55 pounds. However, advances in technology for many commercially available devices have allowed these drones to be smaller and lighter in recent years. The second type of drone is a fixed-wing vehicle, in the style of a commercial airliner. These drones can be larger and require more skill to fly. They are similar to remote-controlled aircraft used by hobbyists. Fixed-wing craft are much less common and tend to be more expensive than their quadcopter cousins. Drones are not allowed to fly more than 100 mph, as per FAA regulations. The answer to this is complicated, as pricing depends greatly on what the drone is being used for and how advanced it is. Many stores and websites, including Target, Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon, sell small "toy" drones for prices as low as $30. These drones are much less sophisticated, have less advanced cameras and are marketed toward hobbyists and sometimes even children. There are several companies that sell professional-grade or "pro-sumer" drones that can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. These companies include DJI and Sony. Some of these drones are capable of shooting 8K video and incredibly high-quality photos. You will likely see these types of drones being used by licensed pilots. Commercially available drones are strictly monitored and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, due to concerns around public safety and national security. No license is required for a person looking to fly a drone strictly for recreational use. There are size and weight restrictions around these drones. However, you are still required to complete a brief online course called TRUST through the FAA to fly recreationally. This test includes basic aeronautical knowledge and safety information to ensure that you can operate safely. Drone pilots who fly a drone for any purpose other than recreational use are required to obtain a Part 107 license, also known as a Remote Pilot License , from the FAA before flying. This license allows a pilot to fly a drone for work or business. Some use cases include real estate photography, construction site surveillance or even a monetized YouTube or TikTok account of nature photography. Law enforcement agencies also utilize licensed remote pilots for official police operations including search and rescue or surveillance operations. All drones that weigh more than 0.55 pounds, or 250 grams, must be registered with the FAA. You can see the current number of registered drones in the United States here . As of this writing, there are more than 1 million drones registered with the FAA nationwide. As of 2021, all drones operating after civil twilight are required to utilize flashing strobe lights for safety. That is why you may see a series of blinking lights on a drone flying after dark. The FAA rules and restrictions around drones are very complicated. All airspace in the United States has been mapped by the FAA and broken out into different classifications. A majority of the airspace in the United States either falls under Class G — Uncontrolled airspace — or Class E. Airspace around sensitive locations, including airports, is classified as either Class A, B, C or D. You can learn more about airspace classifications and regulations here . There are also rules around how high you can fly a drone. Drones cannot be flown higher than 400 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) with that ceiling lower in certain airspace classifications. This is done to prevent possible interference with manned aircraft. The short answer is no, you cannot shoot a drone out of the sky, even if it is hovering or flying over your property. This is a federal crime, as the FAA considers it shooting at an aircraft, according to Cornell Law School . Anyone who violates this rule could spend up to 20 years in prison. Remember, the FAA controls all airspace in the country, even the airspace above your property. If you are interested in learning more about drones and how to fly one, you can find more information on the FAA website . You can also see an extensive list of frequently asked questions here . Editor's note: Author Michael Cusanelli is a federally licensed UAS Pilot with a current Part 107 certificate. He is a member of sister station WPTZ's Sky 5 Drone Team and operates a drone for station events and news coverage.

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No. 25 Illinois rebounds in big way, blasts UMES 87-40MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Penn State’s strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has appeared with a trip to Minnesota. That’s why this week, naturally, is too early for them to talk about making the inaugural 12-team tournament — as enticing as their prospects might be. “I think the quality of teams that we go in and play each week speaks for itself,” quarterback Drew Allar said. “But as far as rankings, it doesn’t really matter until it matters.” Penn State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) is fourth in both the and the this week, needing help for a long-shot hope of reaching the Big Ten title game because of a loss to now-No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 2. In this new era of playoff expansion, the are on firm footing for an at-large bid. Lose to the unranked (6-4, 4-3), however, and that ground could become shaky given the current collection of standout two-loss teams in the SEC. In case the Nittany Lions needed proof of the danger of letting focus diverge, coach James Franklin and his staff can call up the tape from Nov. 9, 2019. That’s when an undefeated Penn State team came to Minnesota and . The Nittany Lions lost again at Ohio State two weeks later and finished 11-2, one of several not-quite performances for this storied program that last went unbeaten in 1994 and hasn’t been recognized as national champions since 1986. The Gophers were undefeated themselves after that game before losses to rivals Iowa and Wisconsin ended their Rose Bowl quest. This team isn’t on that level of talent and success from five years ago, but the chemistry has been off the charts. Coach P.J. Fleck drew attention to some of the individual standout performances that fueled the signature victory in 2019 in meetings with players this week. “We need our best playmakers to play their best. Penn State’s going to need their playmakers to be their best. That’s what happens in November,” Fleck said. Warren’s momentum Tyler Warren has already shattered nearly every record for Penn State tight ends. become such a force his teammates insist he’s worthy of the Heisman Trophy, tracking toward the top of the NFL draft board for his position next spring. “He’s the best tight end in America, but he’s also the most complete tight end in America,” Allar said. Warren is coming off a 190-yard performance at Purdue that included 63 yards on three rushes and 127 yards on eight receptions. “He has the ability to take a play that should be 2 or 3 yards and turn it into 30 or 40,” Gophers defensive end Danny Striggow said. Carter vs. Ersery Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has 17 1/2 tackles for loss, the second-most in the FBS, and eight sacks to match the third-most in the Big Ten. He has a challenging matchup this week with Minnesota left tackle Aireontae Ersery across from him in a battle of projected first-round NFL draft picks. Gophers coaches told Striggow and his fellow defensive linemen a couple of seasons ago to relish the opportunity to face Ersery in practice. “That’s one of the best looks in the country that you’re going to get,” Striggow said. Carter has successfully made the transition from linebacker this season. “He is impacting the game in a number of ways, which creates opportunities for other guys on our defensive line and within our defense and causes a lot of headaches,” Franklin said. “He is becoming more and more of a leader every single day.” Security measures Allar and the Nittany Lions have paid particular attention to protecting the ball this week, given the Gophers have 16 interceptions, one short of the national lead. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar feels he’ll need to be especially accurate this weekend considering Minnesota has 16 interceptions on the season. “We’re just going to have to be disciplined and stick to our game plan,” Allar said. Senior day The Gophers have a strong group of departing players who will take the field at Huntington Bank Stadium for the final time, including Ersery, quarterback Max Brosmer, wide receiver Daniel Jackson, right guard Quinn Carroll, cornerback Justin Walley, kicker Dragan Kesich and Striggow. “It’s been good to reflect, but it’s not over yet,” Striggow said. “Those short windows of reflection, I cut ’em out and then say, ‘We’ve got some more memories to make.’” ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and .Mahayuti's Remarkable Turnaround: From Lok Sabha Losses to Assembly Triumph