Penn State hasn't been able to seal the deal in their two big non-conference games, but this Nittany Lion team still sits in the right spot to make their season a memorable one by returning to the Big Dance.
The Nittany Lions' bench was outscored 39-9, and the Wolfpack shot 62.5 percent from beyond the arc in Penn State's B1G/ACC Challenge matchup.
If Penn State wants to show that they can really compete for a spot in the B1G Dance, they'll need a good performance in the B1G Apple on Tuesday against the 16th-ranked Aggies.
With two consecutive losses, the potential outcomes for Penn State football's postseason destination have changed drastically.
Nazeer Bostick and Jamari Wheeler showed a speedy style of play on Sunday that we hadn't seen from the Nittany Lions in a long time.
"The Rose Bowl defeat and the heartbreaking loss at the Horseshoe shine a light on Penn State's greatest two weaknesses -- play-calling with a close lead and depth in the trenches."