Despite capturing the Big Ten Championship in spectacular fashion Saturday night, James Franklin's Nittany Lions didn't make the College Football Playoff. They will, however, be heading to Pasadena to play No. 9 USC.
"Nobody believed in us but us," senior receiver Gregg Garrity said. "We've been talking about Penn State being back, and Penn State's here to stay."
No. 16 seed Penn State didn't let a first-set mishap deter it from punching a ticket to the Sweet 16. The Nittany Lions will face No. 1 seed Nebraska next.
James Franklin's Nittany Lions (11-2, 9-1 Big Ten) put the rest of their second-half comebacks to shame Saturday night in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Here's all the media and miscellaneous information you'll need ahead of tonight's Big Ten Championship on FOX.
No. 16 seed Penn State swept its NCAA Tournament opener against LIU Brooklyn in Rec Hall Friday night. The Nittany Lions will host Pitt Saturday at 6:30 p.m.