Sean Clifford's career passer rating of 715.6 is more than three times better than that of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield.
The Nittany Lions moved from last week's No. 13 ranking following their 51-6 blowout over Pitt.
KJ Hamler proved he's the spark plug Penn State needed, while Will Fries solidified himself as the team's starting right tackle in a 51-6 win.
Penn State's special teams were dominant in a blowout of Pitt at Heinz Field.
Givens finished the game with seven tackles and two tackles-for-loss in his return from suspension.
Penn State improved to 2-0 with an emphatic win at Heinz Field.