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Penn State head coach James Franklin talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State's Clifford mum on college players organizing

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 27, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old-guy quarterbacks could give Big Ten different look

By Michael Marot Jul. 27, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

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

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) eludes Arkansas defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. after a catch during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jefferson leads No. 22 Arkansas over Penn State 24-10

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2022 03:45 PM EST

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman holds up a key to the city received from Mayor Frank Hibbard during the Outback Bowl Clearwater Beach Day on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Clearwater, Fla. Arkansas is scheduled to play Penn State on New Year's Day. (Arielle Bader/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Arkansas, Penn State play for 1st time in Outback Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 10:25 AM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, left, throws a pass for a touchdown against Michigan State's Dashaun Mallory (94) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 12 Michigan State bounces back, beats Penn State 30-27

By Dana Gauruder Nov. 27, 2021 07:09 PM EST

Michigan State players walk through the tunnel before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Penn State at Michigan State 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Rutgers defensive lineman Aaron Lewis (71) tries to tackle Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 12 Michigan State looks to rebound vs. Penn State

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Penn State safety Jonathan Sutherland (0) celebrates his second-half interception with Tariq Castro-Fields (5) during the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Penn State won 28-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 12 Michigan State looks for bounce back vs Penn State

By Dana Gauruder Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

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

Penn State defenders Jaquan Brisker, left, and Zuriah Fisher (36) tackle Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers at Penn State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:59 PM EST

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

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Oklahoma loss boosts Cincinnati's hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2021 09:57 PM EST

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

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) passes while being pressured by Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan at Penn State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:59 PM EST

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

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws the ball while being hurried by Maryland defensive lineman Lawtez Rogers (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dotson sets record, No. 22 Penn State beats Maryland 31-14

By Noah Trister Nov. 06, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Maryland running back Challen Faamatau (29) applies a stiff arm on Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) while rushing the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Penn State at Maryland 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

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)
Maryland begins run vs Top 25 foes, hosts No. 22 Penn State

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is taken down by Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) and linebacker Adam Anderson (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: CFP preview unlikely for Cincinnati

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2021 01:34 AM EDT