Three Takeaways from Penn State Football's big Rose Bowl win

Three Takeaways from Penn State Football’s big Rose Bowl win

Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with the trophy on the podium after the Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Utah Utes in the 109th Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Penn State Football capped off the 2022 season on a high note with a win in the Rose Bowl

It was close in the first half, but Penn State football pulled away late to defeat Utah 35-21 in the Rose Bowl on Monday night.

The win secured an 11-2 record for the Nittany Lions and made them the only Big Ten school to be victorious in a New Year’s Six bowl this bowl season.

This was a momentous season for Penn State after going 11-11 the past two years with no bowl victories. James Franklin and his team needed a bounce back season, and they got one in a big way.

There’s a lot to take away from this season, but the Rose Bowl itself left some lasting impressions and showed signs of what may be to come in the future. Let’s take a look at the top takeaways from the Rose Bowl victory for Penn State football.

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