Penn State's defense allowed zero traction to the Maryland offense, as the Terrapins were comfortably shut out.
For the second time, Jay Paterno received ballot No. 409 at the polls on Election Day.
He'll be honored with an on-campus salute at Beaver Stadium ahead of his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
In five total White Out matchups against Ohio State, the Buckeyes have narrowly outscored Penn State by a slim 124-114 margin.
D'Elia pioneered Penn State's introduction of the White Out in 2004 and the recurring presence of Zombie Nation.
Franklin was one of 20 college football coaches named to the award's midseason watch list.