The TaxSlayer Bowl added another loss to Penn State's record, but it was also a glimpse of future talent and a send-off to some Nittany Lion legends, like it or not.
Although Penn State lost 24-17 to Georgia, Ben Kline was fired up before the TaxSlayer Bowl. Suiting up for the Nittany Lions for the final time Saturday, Kline did all he could to motivate his teammates prior to the matchup against the Bulldogs.
The career of a Penn State legend came to a sudden end early in the TaxSlayer Bowl. Christian Hackenberg remained humble as he reflected on his three years in blue and white.
Three-Star Athlete Aaron Mathews has committed to Penn State over Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
After three seasons as Penn State's quarterback, Christian Hackenberg will leave for the NFL, forgoing his senior season. The announcement came immediately after the Taxslayer Bowl against Georgia.
Trace McSorely was thrown into a high-pressure situation, and responded with two touchdown passes after Christian Hackenberg went down early on. His fourth quarter surge wasn't enough, as Georgia topped Penn State 24-17 in the TaxSlayer Bowl.