"I feel like too many people are too harsh on him. I think he does a really good job. He cares about this program and this university."
Penn State's tight ends ended the night with 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns on eight catches.
The Beaver Stadium crowd forced five false start penalties on Minnesota.
Here’s everything you need to know about Penn State’s White Out matchup with Minnesota.
D'Elia pioneered Penn State's introduction of the White Out in 2004 and the recurring presence of Zombie Nation.
Penn State noted that the team "overcame a lot of adversity and banded together through unprecedented circumstances."