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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 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

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

Penn State coach James Franklin watches the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 6 Penn State handles Michigan State 28-7

By Noah Trister Oct. 26, 2019 07:17 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) greet each other after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State deals blow to No. 5 Oklahoma's title hopes

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan State hopes to knock off Penn State yet again

By Noah Trister Oct. 25, 2019 03:22 AM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his touchdown, on a pass from quarterback Sean Clifford, with offensive lineman Mike Miranda during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Penn State won 28-21. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Michigan State hopes to hand No. 6 Penn State first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) runs for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 7 Penn State over No. 16 Michigan

By Travis Johnson Oct. 19, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Penn State defensive tackle Robert Windsor, center, celebrates a sack with safety Garrett Taylor, left, and defensive tackle Antonio Shelton, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 10 Penn State holds off No. 17 Iowa 17-12

By Luke Meredith Oct. 12, 2019 11:24 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Dominant defense leads No. 12 Penn State past Purdue 35-7

By Travis Johnson Oct. 05, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) makes a catch against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 12 Penn State and flashy receiver KJ Hamler host Purdue

By Travis Johnson Oct. 04, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) makes a catch against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 12 Penn State hosts the banged-up Boilermakers

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 02:39 PM EDT

Arizona State's Eno Benjamin, right, celebrates with Alex Losoya (56) after scoring a touchdown against California in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Benjamin, Arizona State top No. 15 California 24-17

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2019 01:51 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 12 Penn State blows out Maryland (again) 59-0

By David Ginsburg Sep. 27, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) breaks away from Pittsburgh defensive back Paris Ford (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 12 Penn State faces regional rival Maryland

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 01:45 PM EDT

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

Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the seventh overtime of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 74-72. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 10 Ohio State routs No. 4 Michigan 62-39

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2018 05:01 PM EST