12 games up, 12 games down. Seven were wins and five were losses, and a couple of those games were decided in the fourth quarter. Penn State football had a rocky season compared to most consumers' expectations, which is why we're going to take a closer look by the numbers.
Carl Nassib is the Big Ten defensive player of the year, and was named a first-team defender. Michigan's Jabrill Peppers edged Saquon Barkley as the conference's top freshman.
Michigan State won 55-16 in East Lansing on Saturday, showing the Nittany Lions why they are the No. 5 team in the country. Here are some observations from Saturday afternoon.
Update: Lavert Hill is no longer committed to Penn State
Much-maligned Offensive Coordinator John Donovan has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.
True freshman Saquon Barkley has dazzled this season and the Coplay, Pa., native added another prestigious record to his résumé against the Spartans: 1,000-yard rusher.