Blake Gillikin's Big Ten special teams player of the week-caliber performance and a clutch field goal block by Shaka Toney were absolutely crucial to the Nittany Lions' big win in East Lansing.
Three AP Voters placed Penn State in the promised land of the top 4 ahead of the first College Football Playoff ranking next week.
"It was addressed very clear, very direct. We've played a disciplined style of football around here, and I take a lot of pride in the 700,000 fans and alumni we represent."
Penn State will appear on ABC for the fourth consecutive game when it takes on No. 13 Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium next week.
Now that the Land Grant Trophy has made it home to Happy Valley, where should it be put on display?
Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck: "Believe me, trust me, come to the Twin City area."