Sam Coffey's first-half volley put the Nittany Lions ahead, and a solid performance from Cori Dyke, the Penn State backline, and Amanda Dennis secured three points for Penn State.
Penn State moved up thanks to its victory against Michigan State and then-No. 5 Oklahoma's upset loss to Kansas State.
The State College Area High School Little Lions beat the Cumberland Valley Eagles in the Beaver Stadium Classic on Saturday, but the memories created from playing at Beaver Stadium will last a lifetime.
The sophomore tight end was the catalyst of Penn State's first half offensive explosion.
Shelton apologized publicly for his ejection from Saturday night's 28-7 victory over Michigan State.
"It's a retribution year. We're trying to redeem our close ones that we lost, and we're a better team now than we were last year."