Penn State kept the Fighting Irish at bay in the final seconds of the game.
Despite losing running back coach Ja'Juan Seider, James Franklin is confident in Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and the top coaches they can attract.
The senior class has become three-time AHA regular season title winners.
The loss to Mercyhurst brought an end to the Penn State undefeated conference season.
Lyndie Lobdell secured the win in overtime to secure the regular season trophy.
