Four out of seven analysts predict that Penn State will play in a New Year's Six bowl game.
The Nittany Lions are still the nation's No. 12 team after capping off the regular season with a 27-6 victory over Rutgers.
Brown's cousin, Paige Fabela, passed away at the age of 17 on November 24, and he put on a show in his memory by scoring three touchdowns and rushing for 106 yards.
Once we decided to treat him a certain way, it made him unavailable to play...We felt like rather than each week, gradually losing mobility, this would give us the best chance to have him back for the bowl game."
Pat Freiermuth will be returning for his junior season, which is an added bonus for an offense who will need all the weapons they can get.
"I love Penn State, I love our players, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Hopefully, all of this conversation will be over very shortly."