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.
Happy Valley needed someone like Trace McSorley to turn around the Penn State football program.
Trace McSorley led the Nittany Lions to victory with three total touchdowns in his final home game at Beaver Stadium.
Jim Harbaugh still hasn't won a Big Ten Championship, and Penn State fans were quick to remind the world -- as if that 42-7 loss never happened.
"You guys are what make this program special and it has been the fans and alumni who have taught me what it truly means to be a Penn Stater."
Toutant told Michigan's SBNation outlet last month that he valued Penn State for its "consistent offense and high academic support."