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EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: DaeSean Hamilton #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions gets around Antjuan Simmons #34 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Penn State football players of the game against Michigan State

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Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: November 2, 2017

Breaking down the Penn State depth chart for the Michigan State game

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Penn State students cheer against the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 10

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions passes in the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Penn State football players of the game versus Ohio State

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with Trace McSorley #9 after catching a 42 yard touchdown pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

A look at Penn State football commits’ performances in Week 9

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 22: Garrett Sickels

Breaking down the Penn State depth chart for the Ohio State game

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs after making a catch in the first half against Khaleke Hudson #7 and Noah Furbush #59 of the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Saquon Barkley adds to Heisman resume

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions passes against the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penn State football players of the game vs Michigan

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes for a 69 yard touchdown in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Trace McSorley, Saquon Barkley lead Nittany Lions over Michigan

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

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: October 19, 2017

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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

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 07: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 7, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 31-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 07: Trace McSorley

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Northwestern

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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)

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: October 5, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 05: Saquon Barkley

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

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

Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: September 20, 2017

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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

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Trace McSorley

Penn State Football Players of the Game vs Georgia State

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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

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Penn State Football Recruiting Roundup: September 14, 2017

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

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