TRAVIS JOHNSON
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
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Justin Fields looked eager to make up for lost time

Penn State head coach James Franklin watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 36-35 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State's goal: Trying to stop Fields from having a day

By Travis Johnson Oct. 29, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Shelton saw

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
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State expected some early growing pains after

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, in State College, Pa. 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. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP, File)
Clifford, No. 9 Penn State look to keep offense rolling

By Travis Johnson Oct. 14, 2020 03:22 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — To break up the monotony of quarantine, Sean Clifford

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) fights his way into the end zone to score a first quarter touchdown against Rutgers in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Brown's 3 TDs lead No. 12 Penn State over Rutgers 27-6

By Travis Johnson Nov. 30, 2019 06:46 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Journey Brown was not sure if his heavy heart made

QB Levis likely to lead No. 12 Penn State against Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Nov. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Getting knocked out of the biggest game of the season

Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Shelton (55) celebrates after stopping Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86) on a fake punt in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019. Penn State defeated 34-27. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defense looking for improvement against Buckeyes

By Travis Johnson Nov. 21, 2019 04:22 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — As Penn State defenders huddled around their coaches,

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) eludes Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen (3) on his way to score a 35-yard touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019. Penn State defeated 34-27. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford sends No. 9 Penn State past No. 24 Indiana 34-27

By Travis Johnson Nov. 16, 2019 03:56 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s best offense on Saturday wasn’t

No. 9 Penn State looking to bounce back vs No. 24 Indiana

By Travis Johnson Nov. 15, 2019 01:00 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State still has a path to the College Football

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) runs for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 7 Penn State over No. 16 Michigan

By Travis Johnson Oct. 19, 2019 11:23 PM EDT
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — After a deep ball bounced off his hands, KJ Hamler pulled

Penn State coach James Franklin, right, congratulates offensive lineman Des Holmes after a successful extra point during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Penn State won 17-12. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Big Ten clash as No. 16 Michigan visits No. 7 Penn State

By Travis Johnson Oct. 18, 2019 02:36 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford looks forward to watching himself on tape

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass while being pressured by Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (99) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Penn State defeated Purdue 35-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn State looking for offensive growth as D shines

By Travis Johnson Oct. 06, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford knows he and the rest of Penn State's offense

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
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer took another hard sack then

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) makes a catch against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 12 Penn State and flashy receiver KJ Hamler host Purdue

By Travis Johnson Oct. 04, 2019 12:10 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — KJ Hamler's juking, high-stepping, highlight-reel

Penn State head coach James Franklin talks with an official in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Idaho in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 13 Penn State hosts Pitt in what could be end of rivalry

By Travis Johnson Sep. 13, 2019 01:11 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Although youth keeps them from fully appreciating their

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) sprints away from Buffalo safety Joey Banks (9) on along gain during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 15 Penn State over Buffalo 45-13

By Travis Johnson Sep. 08, 2019 12:15 AM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford turned in an all-around performance in

Penn State wide receiver K.J. Hamler, right, looks to elude Idaho defensive back Tyrese Dedmon, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford stars, No. 15 Penn State's defense hammers Idaho

By Travis Johnson Aug. 31, 2019 07:22 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford's first game as Penn State's starting

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws during NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)
No. 15 Penn State eager to field deep defense vs Idaho

By Travis Johnson Aug. 30, 2019 10:49 AM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford is in as good a spot as anyone to evaluate

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Clifford always planned to be Penn State’s starting quarterback. The opportunity came sooner than even he expected. Clifford has huge task in replacing Trace McSorley, but he sounds and looks the part. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
QB Clifford ready to take over new-look Penn State team

By Travis Johnson Aug. 13, 2019 01:56 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford always planned to be Penn State's starting

Penn State QB competition on hold as Stevens gets healthy

By Travis Johnson Apr. 13, 2019 04:31 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Tommy Stevens knows all about waiting his turn, so the fact