Despite holding onto a six-point lead in the first half, a commanding second half from the Boilermakers ultimately put the Nittany Lions away.
The redshirt senior could have exercised another year of eligibility had he desired.
The hiring marks Ciarrocca's third different Big Ten offensive coordinator job in four years.
The Lady Lions often embodied Penn State hoops' Micah Shrewsberry's "gritty not pretty" philosophy in their second Big Ten win.
Roman Bravo-Young, Carter Starocci, and Max Dean highlighted the Nittany Lions' decisive win over the Badgers Friday night.
The linebacker totaled 72 tackles, 14 for a loss, and 13 sacks during the 2022 season.