Penn State get its first win of the season after starting 0-7.
Saquon Barkley has the potential to become the second Penn State alum to win Super Bowl MVP on Sunday.
The Nittany Lions remain winless ahead of conference play next week.
"I've worn a lot of hats through the years of a good amount of experience because I usually said yes to a lot of opportunities."
The Directors' Cup compares how Division I athletic programs fared across all sports.
The Nittany Lions suffered their second consecutive loss in a blowout to No.13 Illinois.