The award, which is named after Peyton, Eli, and Archie Manning, annually recognizes college football's best quarterback.
Considering the unforeseen challenges he faced in 2020 and the success he had in 2019, a No. 88 ranking isn't indicative of what Clifford has done in Happy Valley thus far.
It's been 239 days since Indiana topped Penn State in overtime, but don't tell that to Sean Clifford.
Clifford's game experience and improved accuracy make him the clear pick for Penn State's QB1.
With adversity behind them, Clifford and Dotson are ready to lead Penn State to a true bounce-back season.
"I had him on a totally different program this winter that I think is really what he needed."