Following his impressive swan song, Clifford played catch with his brother and dad in a near-empty Beaver Stadium.
Clifford is one of 20 semifinalists for the award.
"Myself and the Penn State community are definitely ready to see something new. I'm with them."
Clifford passed McSorley's passing yard record of 9,899 yards in the first quarter of Penn State's game against Maryland.
"I can't get mad at people being critical. And I won't get mad at people being critical. I'm just blessed to be in the position that I am."
Clifford is making his ninth start of the season in Penn State's game against Indiana.