Penn State Nittany Lions

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 23: The Penn State Nittnay Lion celebrated his 100th birthday in front of a home coming crowd of 108,062 as the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Penn State 6-4 during NCAA football at Beaver Stadium on October 23, 2004 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 8

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 7

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Northwestern

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: October 5, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions and Trace McSorley #9 congratulate DaeSean Hamilton #5 after a touchdown reception during the third quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers on September 30, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State defeats Indiana 45-14. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 6

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jason Cabinda #40 of the Penn State Nittany Lions pushes past Brandon Knight #62 to sack Richard Lagow #21 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half on September 30, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Special teams and defense come up big against Indiana

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: DaeSean Hamilton #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions crosses the goal line on a touchdown pass thrown by Saquon Barkley #26 (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers on September 30, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State defeats Indiana 45-14. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Indiana

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 23: Penn State Nittany Lions cheerleaders celebrate after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 23, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 5

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions points to running back Saquon Barkley

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Iowa

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 05: Saquon Barkley

Iowa contest should be a ‘measuring stick’ for Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: James Franklin celebrates a 35 yard touchdown pass with Saeed Blacknall

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: September 20, 2017

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions prepare to take the field against the Georgia State Panthers at Beaver Stadium on September 16, 2017 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 4

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Trace McSorley

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Georgia State

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: The Penn State Nittany Lion is seen before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Beaver Stadium on September 9, 2017 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Big Ten power rankings week 3: Penn State catapults to the top spot

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: September 14, 2017

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 3

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Saquon Barkley

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Pitt

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Amani Oruwariye

Big Ten Power Rankings Week 2: Ohio State Still On Top But Penn State Closing Gap

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions congratulates Mike Gesicki

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: September 6, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Saquon Barkley

Analyzing the Penn State Depth Chart for the Pitt Game

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions congratulates Mike Gesicki

A Look at Penn State Football Commits Performances in Week 2

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hurdles away from a tackle by Alvin Davis #1 of the Akron Zips during a touchdown run that was called back short of the end zone during the first half on September 2, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Akron

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 05: Trace McSorley

Analyzing the Penn State Depth Chart for the Akron Game

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 10: Marcus Allen

Previewing Penn State Football’s Early Season Defensive Starters

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 22: The Penn State student section cheers during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 22, 2016 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

A Look at how Penn State Football Commits Fared in Action this Weekend

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Running back Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with quarterback Trace McSorley #9 after rushing for a 79-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the USC Trojans during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Previewing Penn State’s Early Season Offensive Starters

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 29: Tamba Hali #91 of the Kansas City Chiefs knocks the ball loose from Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots for a fumble during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on September 29, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Tamba Hali represents underrated pass rusher

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 01: Rodney Smith

Penn State Football: Marcus Allen brings to mind another Big Ten thumper