The performance we saw today transcends any awards, any statistics, and any watchlists. The defense's most important unit's most important player stepped up in a big way, and should be recognized for the player and the man that he is.
Christian Hackenberg was poised and collected against San Diego State, a notion that bodes well for the team as it begins the latter stages of its five-game homestand.
Penn State defeats San Diego State 37-21 behind 296 yards and three touchdowns from Christian Hackenberg, plus the usual ferocious showing from Bob Shoop's dominant defense.
Penn State will host San Diego State at 3:30 p.m. Keep it here for live updates throughout today's contest.
A day after his father's passing, Anthony Zettel will play this afternoon for Penn State.