A big name on James Franklin's radar this week is Wes Lunt, and rightly so; he is the starting quarterback for Illinois who returned to action last week after missing four games due to a fractured fibula. However, this is not the first time Franklin and Lunt have crossed paths.
Former Penn State lacrosse player Chris Hogan caught his first NFL touchdown this past Saturday. The fourth year wide receiver made it into the league as an undrafted free agent from Monmouth University, where he spent his final season of collegiate eligibility playing football. His journey to the NFL was not easy, but ever since being promoted to the Bills' 53-man roster, he hasn't looked back.
Redshirt sophomore running back Akeel Lynch has been waiting for his chance in the spotlight. It hasn't always been easy, but with two seniors ahead of him, he was firmly entrenched as Penn State's third option at running back on the depth chart. However, that all changed in an instant. Zach Zwinak's season was over, and Lynch's number was called. The young ballcarrier accepted this challenge, and hasn't once looked back.
About a month ago, we compiled a list of bowl games Penn State could play in, and discussed the likelihood that the team would actually receive an invitation. Well, the Nittany Lions have hit magical number six, and officially became bowl eligible after defeating Temple this past Saturday. Using the list of potential bowl destinations provided by Penn State, let's weigh the pros and cons of each game that Penn State could play in.
Popular ridesharing service Uber, who is based out of San Francisco has been granted an experimental license to operate in State College, much to the dismay of two administrative law judges. The experimental license will be for tow years, and Uber was also granted another experimental license to operate in other parts of Pennsylvania.
In college football, there are only so many opportunities to take the field with your teammates, making each game precious. Last Saturday, Dieffenbach overcame the odds by making his 2014 debut after months of rehabilitation, and will get to end his career as a Nittany Lion on the field, where he belongs.