
Nassib and Johnson are up for the incredibly prestigious Piesman Trophy, given to offensive or defensive linemen who do "decidedly non-lineman things."

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.

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.