Making a statement
MADISON, Wis. — One number and one date now are the major obstacles standing between Penn State and a playdate for a chance to be No. 1. The number? The Nittany Lions moved up to No. 3 in the polls after obliterating Wisconsin on Saturday, 48-7, before 81,524 fans at Camp Randall Stadium. They need just one more team ahead of them — Texas or Alabama — to lose so they can move up to No. 2 and be in position to play in the national championship game. The date? Penn State will need to find a way to win the lone remaining so-called big game left on the schedule. It’s looking very likely Oct. 25 at Ohio State will determine if the Lions can get to the title game in three months. Now’s the time for PSU fans to start dreaming big — if you haven’t already — because this season has unfolded in dream fashion for the Lions.
» Full StoryPenn State’s aggressiveness leads to big road victory
MADISON, Wis. — Penn State went into Michigan last year with a conservative game plan that blew up the game and ultimately blew up the Nittany Lions’ season.
What a difference
a year makes.
Lions stifle Boilermakers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Penn State’s defense punched Purdue in the mouth, and the Boilermakers showed they’re all style and no substance.
Again.
Coaches’ box was ‘very experienced’
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The visiting coaches box at Ross-Ade Stadium got a whole lot more experience in it Saturday.
» Full StoryMiskinis plays walk-on role well
UNIVERSITY PARK — The life of a college football walk-on is usually more grueling than glamorous. He arrives on campus with a dream, not a scholarship. Some walk-ons wind up playing prominent roles on Saturdays.
» Full StoryPlayer makes most of his opportunities
UNIVERSITY PARK — The last time Greg Miskinis dons a Penn State uniform will be just as special as the first time for the Indian Valley High School graduate.
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