
The Nittany Lions' New Year's Six hopes look good after being ranked at the No. 12 spot by the CFP committee.

Oruwariye was voted to the All-Big Ten first team by the coaches and media, while Gross-Matos was voted a first-teamer by the media and to the third-team by the coaches.

"I take pride in playing a very, very simple game. I don't try to stand out or do anything crazy."

The senior class was sent off in style after a dominant performance at Beaver Stadium helped the Nittany Lions finish with a 9-3 record.

"The great thing about the possibility of a club here is that you would be surrounded by people better than you. That motivation, in my experience, usually helps you learn faster."

The Nittany Lions moved up one spot in the poll after taking down Maryland to cap off the regular season with a 9-3 record.