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Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs the ball past Utah defensive tackle Simote Pepa (77) during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State's young core leads the way in Rose Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 03, 2023 05:58 AM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) is helped off the field during the second half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Big-play Penn State roars past Utah 35-21 in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 02, 2023 08:42 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (5) answers questions during media day ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rose Bowl hosts similarly tough No. 7 Utah, No. 9 Penn State

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 12:29 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford answer questions during a news conference ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State's Clifford, Utah's Rising have similar QB styles

By Joe Reedy Dec. 31, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Penn State coach James Franklin celebrates with his daughter Addy following the team's 35-16 victory over Michigan State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Pac-12 champion Utah faces Penn State in 109th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:35 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to throw a pass while pressured by Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford throws 4 TDs, No. 11 Penn State tops Michigan St

By Travis Johnson Nov. 26, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) runs past Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 11 Penn State beats Rutgers for the 16th straight time

By Tom Canavan Nov. 19, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 11 Penn State looks for 16th straight win over Rutgers

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 11:55 AM 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

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm talks with quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Big Ten: Purdue visits No. 21 Illini in West Division clash

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson, bottom, is hit by Indiana defensive back Jonathan Haynes (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Allen, Singleton help No. 16 Penn St. rout Indiana 45-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 05, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Indiana considers QB change with No. 16 Penn St up next

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. celebrates a 33-14 win over Central Michigan after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. Porter was selected top defensive player in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Hoosiers plan to keep No. 16 Penn St. guessing on their QB

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, reacts during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
For No. 2 Ohio St., lighter stretch starts with Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2022 08:08 AM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) returns an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 44-31. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio St resilient on road, shows complete skillset

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 30, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrates with his teammates Jack Sawyer (33), Zach Harrison (9) and Lathan Ransom (12) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tuimoloau shines as No. 2 Ohio St beats No. 13 Penn St 44-31

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

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

Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) tackles Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger9
Clifford passes for 4 TDs, No. 16 Penn State beats Minnesota

By Travis Johnson Oct. 22, 2022 11:19 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is tackled by Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) and Gabe Jacas (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Morgan was injured on the play and did not return. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 16 Penn State, Minnesota looking to rebound after losses

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2022 11:01 AM EDT