Sean Clifford

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

North Carolina defensive back Trey Morrison (4) celebrates after running the ball back on an interception of a two-point conversion attempt by Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: ACC milestone with 4 top-10 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

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

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

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

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 was tough for Sean Clifford. Standing on the sideline and watching Penn State’s...

Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan is tackled by Michigan State linebacker Noah Harvey (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

No. 12 Penn State hosts Rutgers

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) celebrates his touchdown against Penn State with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 2 Ohio State tested but tops No. 9 Penn State 28-17

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison, right, tackles Penn State quarterback Will Levis during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Penn State’s Clifford leaves Ohio State game with leg injury

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2019 02:35 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

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, top, sacks Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

No. 2 Ohio St starts home stretch against No. 9 Penn St

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 02:27 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

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

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 Playoff, although the No. 9 Nittany Lions can’t afford another slipup. ...