Bill O'Brien helped the Nittany Lions through sanctions that could've derailed the program. Five years later, Penn State is back competing at the highest level and the former head coach looks back at those difficult seasons that set up this current success.
The Big Ten Network's documentary series "Big Ten Elite," which looks back at the best seasons of teams from the conference, will premiere an hour-long special about Penn State's Big Ten Championship season on Friday, September 22.
Penn State's Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley were recognized as two of the conference's 10 preseason honorees Monday morning.
An unforgettable 2016 was the beginning of a special ride for Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley. The next, and potentially final, act of their college careers begins on Sept. 2 against Akron.
Kamonte Carter was dismissed from the Penn State football program in April 2016 for a violation of team rules. Following a successful year at East Mississippi Community College, Carter is heading to Pitt on scholarship.
The award recognizes players who generally play at the running back position and have shown significant contributions to their respective teams.