To call a contest so early in the season a swing game or to say a season is at a crossroads heading into the second week of college football is not entirely fair, but it may be true tomorrow as the Penn State Nittany Lions (0-1) head to Charlottesville to take on the Virginia Cavaliers (1-0).
After last week's devastating loss to Ohio, I'm still trying to figure out the best way to approach the 2012 Penn State football season. And while I don't have all the answers, I think I have at least one.
Rarely is a player's first collegiate reception a touchdown. However, for redshirt junior Matt Lehman, that’s exactly what happened. Read about Lehman's incredible journey to Penn State after the jump.
Staff predictions return for Week 2 as various Onward State writers offer their thoughts on tomorrow's Penn State game. Last week, everyone predicted a victory against the Ohio Bobcats, and everyone was wrong. This week, the picks are less than unanimous as the Nittany Lions (0-1) hit the road to take on the Virginia Cavaliers (1-0).
That's right, no football at Beaver Stadium this weekend. Don't worry though, there's still plenty of great ways to enjoy your gameday Saturday even with the Lions traveling to Virginia.
In an effort to motivate players and keep spirits high, Bill O'Brien has changed the name of two traditional football terms. Walk-on is now "run-on" and scout team is known as "the dirty show."