
Penn State football's Rose Bowl victory capped off a season that proved the Nittany Lions belong among college football's best.

Both before and after the snap, Clifford's contributions were inextricably linked to Penn State's first Rose Bowl victory since 1995.

"We felt like we've had the best secondary in the country all year long."

Both players had impressive performances in their final games as Nittany Lions.

Carter committed to Penn State right after the team won its second-ever Rose Bowl.