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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford passes during an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Sean Clifford, Penn State offense looking for improvement

By Travis Johnson Apr. 23, 2022 06:26 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford considers himself a

FILE - Miami head coach Manny Diaz looks on as officials review a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Manny Diaz was fired as Miami’s football coach Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after a 7-5 regular season and with the school in deep negotiations to bring Oregon coach Mario Cristobal back to his alma mater to take over. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz excited to return to defensive roots at Penn State

By Travis Johnson Dec. 17, 2021 05:29 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Manny Diaz isn’t happy with how his tenure at Miami ended,

Penn State coach James Franklin signals to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State's Franklin agrees to $75M, 10-year extension

By Travis Johnson Nov. 23, 2021 05:25 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State football coach James Franklin agreed to a

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral throws a pass against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Veilleux steps in to lead Penn State over Rutgers, 28-0

By Travis Johnson Nov. 20, 2021 03:35 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Christian Veilleux used the biggest opportunity of

Penn State head coach James Franklin yells from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State looking to rebound against bowl-hopeful Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Nov. 18, 2021 01:14 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jaquan Brisker doesn’t want his final season to end

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to escape a tackle attempt by Michigan defensive end Taylor Upshaw (91) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
McNamara, No. 9 Michigan rally past No. 23 Penn State 21-17

By Travis Johnson Nov. 13, 2021 04:11 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Michigan tight end Erick All woke up on Saturday with

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) hands off to running back Hassan Haskins (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 23 Penn State to lean on Dotson vs No. 9 Michigan

By Travis Johnson Nov. 11, 2021 11:50 AM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Quarterback Sean Clifford used to run a lot, but that

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates behind Penn State defenders Joey Porter Jr. (9) and Dvon Ellies (91) after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Young tackles providing added push for No. 23 Penn State

By Travis Johnson Nov. 03, 2021 05:16 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Dvon Ellies and Coziah Izzard starred for crosstown

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 20 Penn State looking for offense to halt skid

By Travis Johnson Oct. 26, 2021 05:56 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin has been asked a lot this season about

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA's 1st 9OT game

By Travis Johnson Oct. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Over the course of an unprecedented nine overtimes,

Penn State quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 7 Penn State, Illinois unsure of QBs ahead of matchup

By Travis Johnson Oct. 21, 2021 10:03 AM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State coach James Franklin originally planned to

Penn State quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 7 Penn State hoping to get backup QB Roberson going

By Travis Johnson Oct. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Since quarterback Sean Clifford arrived on campus,

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) celebrates a fourth down stop on Indiana in the first half of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Penn State beats Indiana 24-0 with strong defense

By Travis Johnson Oct. 02, 2021 11:19 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State defenders get excited when they’re asked

Indiana head coach Tom Allen watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Cincinnati won 38-24. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 4 Penn State hoping the run game works against Indiana

By Travis Johnson Sep. 30, 2021 02:07 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has already won big games in marquee

Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) congratulates defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) on a sack of Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith (12) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.,on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Penn State defeated Villanova 38-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Nittany Lions looking to maintain early momentum

By Travis Johnson Sep. 28, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — P.J. Mustipher and most of his Penn State teammates

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) breaks away from Villanova defensive back Jalen Goodman (7) to score a first quarter touchdown during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Sean Clifford leads No. 6 Penn State past Villanova 38-17

By Travis Johnson Sep. 25, 2021 03:26 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State coach James Franklin wasn’t that impressed

Penn State coach James Franklin points and shouts during the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Penn State won 28-20. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 6 Penn State not taking FCS-standout Villanova lightly

By Travis Johnson Sep. 23, 2021 04:34 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State coach James Franklin began the week by

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) celebrates with offensive lineman Eric Wilson (68) after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Penn State defeated Auburn 28-20. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford's growing comfort fueling No. 6 Penn State's rise

By Travis Johnson Sep. 19, 2021 01:47 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford had plenty of time to bask in the

Auburn cornerback Roger McCreary (23) celebrates after intercepting Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn St holds on to white out No. 22 Auburn 28-20

Travis Johnson Sep. 18, 2021 11:25 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jaquan Brisker skipped across a field littered with

Auburn running back Sean Jackson (44) stretches over the goal line for a touchdown as Alabama State lineman Joshua Long (98) defends during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 10 Penn State to draw on crowd against No. 22 Auburn

By Travis Johnson Sep. 16, 2021 02:09 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford’s confidence has grown with each play