The Nittany Lions stayed put after a bye while the rest of the top five saw plenty of movement.
A lot has changed in seven years.
Despite the blue and white not playing this weekend, implications on Penn State football's season are still abundant.
Penn State's secondary has boasted the country's eighth-best passing defense in Winston's absence.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy honors college football players who demonstrate integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community, and tenacity.
Kotelnicki had high praise for the quarterback after his performance against USC.