Matt McGloin has gone from receiving no Division I scholarship offers to playing in an NFL game. McGloin saw his first playing time as a member of the Oakland Raiders today when starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor went down with an injury late in the game. The Raiders were blown out by the Eagles, but McGloin was solid in his first action as a professional football player.
Good afternoon from Beaver Stadium where the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-3, 1-2) are set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4, 0-3) in what has become a budding rivalry. We have all of the media information and coverage you need for today's game.
The Nittany Lions (4-3, 1-2) could use a win after the beating they took in Columbus last Saturday at the hands of Braxton Miller and the Ohio State Buckeyes. With the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4, 0-3) coming to town tomorrow, there's a good chance that Penn State will get that win and even out its conference record through four Big Ten games.
John Urschel has another award to add to his growing collection this season. Earlier today, he was named a recipient of the NFF (National Football Foundation) Scholar-Athlete Award.
Penn State has had a long-standing tradition of sending quality players to the NFL, and the 2013 season is no exception. Highlighted by stellar performances from linebackers Sean Lee and Paul Posluszny, these former Nittany Lions are making their presence felt around the league:
The past two years have undoubtedly been some of the most tumultuous in Penn State's history. We want to know where you were when it all began in November 2011, and what changes you have (or haven't) seen at Penn State since then.