In Week 12, two Nittany Lions (one a former coach, the other a former linebacker) that helped keep the program alive during its darkest days met on an NFL field to face off. Another player during the era, a record-setting quarterback, also saw game action.
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.