Abdul Carter
Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

FILE - Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. James Franklin hasn't hesitated to play freshmen in big roles in the past and this season is no different. The Nittany Lions have gotten big contributions from running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton while hard-hitting linebacker Abdul Carter has emerged as one of the team's best players on defense. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Penn State's Carter among impactful frosh for Nittany Lions

By Travis Johnson Nov. 15, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton scores a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 14 Penn State defense shines in 30-0 rout of Maryland

By Travis Johnson Nov. 12, 2022 07:19 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio State prepared for No. 13 Penn State's secondary

By Travis Johnson Oct. 27, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clifford's masterful final drive sends Penn St. past Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2022 12:22 AM EDT