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Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan QB Cade McNamara expected to start against Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 27, 2020 11:07 AM EST

Penn State quarterback Will Levis (7) looks to pass as Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) closes in during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time

Travis Johnson Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin walks along the sideline late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State, Nebraska both desperately seeking their 1st wins

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, No. 3 Ohio State expect No. 18 Penn State's best

By Travis Johnson Oct. 30, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Buckeyes look to keep rolling at No. 18 Penn State

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2020 02:02 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws during the first half of an NCCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 18 Penn State eyeing fixes as No. 3 Ohio State looms

By Travis Johnson Oct. 28, 2020 02:52 PM EDT

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) rushes against Michigan State's Jacub Pansiuk, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss the rest of the season with an injury, another blow to the the 18th-ranked Nittany Lions' backfield as they prepare to face No. 3 Ohio State. Penn State coach James Franklin declined to give specifics of Cain’s injury, but the sophomore left Saturday's, Oct. 24, 2020, overtime loss to Indiana early and reportedly was seen on the sideline later with a walking boot on his left leg. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Penn State RB Cain out for the season with injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) carries the ball as Memphis defensive back Chris Claybrooks (7) closes in during the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, in Arlington, Texas. It hasn’t been an ideal time for No. 9 Penn State to install a new offense, but the Nittany Lions believe they have the pieces in place to be one of the better teams in the country. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
No. 8 Nittany Lions eager for Big Ten opener at Indiana

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, in Bloomington, Ind. The Big Ten will start playing football at what normally would be midseason. The coronavirus pandemic limited or eliminated most spring practices. Positive COVID-19 tests and precautions, along with uncertainty about whether there would even be a season, caused disruptions in summer workouts and preseason practices. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Indiana seeks signature win in opener against No. 8 Penn St.

By Michael Marot Oct. 22, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw against Memphis in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 13 Penn State tops No. 15 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 04:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young rushes against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Evanston, Ill. Ohio State says defensive end Chase Young won't play Saturday against Maryland due to possible NCAA violation in 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Ohio State star Young returns with “chip on my shoulder”

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 22, 2019 11:09 AM EST

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his touchdown, on a pass from quarterback Sean Clifford, with offensive lineman Mike Miranda during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Penn State won 28-21. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Michigan State hopes to hand No. 6 Penn State first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, left, talks with wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) after a defensive pass interference call on Illinois in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Ohio State, Wisconsin take top midseason awards in Big Ten

By Eric Olson Oct. 17, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) keeps his eye on a receiver as he is pressured by Illinois' Bobby Roundtree (97) in the second half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Clifford, No. 7 Penn State host Patterson, No. 16 Michigan

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 02:13 PM EDT

Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) celebrates sacking Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How to use head-to-head results?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2019 02:53 AM EDT

Penn State defensive tackle Robert Windsor, center, celebrates a sack with safety Garrett Taylor, left, and defensive tackle Antonio Shelton, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 10 Penn State holds off No. 17 Iowa 17-12

By Luke Meredith Oct. 12, 2019 11:24 PM EDT

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries on a 57-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow brings No. 5 Tigers back to beat No. 7 Florida 42-28

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Dominant defense leads No. 12 Penn State past Purdue 35-7

By Travis Johnson Oct. 05, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) celebrates his 57-yard field goal in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 13 Penn State uses late stand to hold off Pitt 17-10

By Will Graves Sep. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EDT