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.
Penn State was missing five key defenders against an elite offense -- not a recipe for success.
Penn State was on the wrong side of a 55-16 shellacking by the fifth-ranked Spartans in East Lansing.