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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 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

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

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

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 11 Penn State outlasts Northwestern 17-7 in sloppy game

By Travis Johnson Oct. 01, 2022 07:08 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass against Central Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger2
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 14 Penn State past Chippewas

By Travis Johnson Sep. 24, 2022 03:37 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

Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts to a blocked field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 11 Penn State anticipating tough matchup with Ball State

By Travis Johnson Sep. 09, 2021 02:12 PM EDT

Cutouts of fans and other entities are attached to benches to fill up the empty stands in the time of COVID-19, before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Penn State at Nebraska 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 11:27 AM EST

Cutout fans line the south stands before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Ohio State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
In empty white out, No. 3 Ohio State beats Penn State 38-25

By Travis Johnson Oct. 31, 2020 11:29 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Ohio State at Penn State 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

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

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

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

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

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) looks to pass as Maryland's Tre Watson (33) applies the pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
McSorley helps No. 15 Penn State rout Maryland 38-3

By Travis Johnson Nov. 24, 2018 07:01 PM EST

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Trace McSorley, not pictured, as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
McSorley becomes winningest QB at Penn State as D dominates

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2018 03:33 PM EST

Penn State's Miles Sanders (24) runs the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
McSorley matches wins mark, No. 21 Penn State tops Wisconsin

By Travis Johnson Nov. 10, 2018 03:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson and the Wolverines face Penn State this week. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 5 Michigan seeking revenge at home versus No. 14 Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 02, 2018 03:25 AM EDT

Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) runs out of bounds after a catch as Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 17 Penn State escapes No. 18 Iowa 30-24 with late stands

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2018 07:50 PM EDT