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FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, bottom right, leads his team out of the Michigan Stadium tunnel before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 14, 2020. Michigan Stadium's tunnel will be a little wider next season. The school confirmed Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, that it will remove a portable section of seats from the front of the tunnel to give players, coaches and staff members more room to enter and exit the football field. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan Stadium tunnel will widen without portable seating

Jan. 23, 2023 08:37 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) is helped off the field during the second half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Big-play Penn State roars past Utah 35-21 in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 02, 2023 08:42 PM EST

Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich instructs the offense during practice ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rose Bowl teams remember lessons of 2020's COVID-19 season

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Utes, Nittany Lions understand opt-outs for Rose Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 28, 2022 08:19 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Not even the “Granddaddy” of all bowl games is immune from opt-outs. There will be some notable names missing when seventh...

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NIL casts cloud over college football's early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2022 06:06 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to throw a pass while pressured by Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford throws 4 TDs, No. 11 Penn State tops Michigan St

By Travis Johnson Nov. 26, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Michigan State tight end Daniel Barker (9) breaks away from Indiana defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Penn State looking to wrap season strong against MSU

By Travis Johnson Nov. 23, 2022 11:50 AM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Keon Coleman sits in the end zone as Indiana celebrates the win after the second overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Penn State looking to finish strong against Spartans

Nov. 23, 2022 11:44 AM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) runs past Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 11 Penn State beats Rutgers for the 16th straight time

By Tom Canavan Nov. 19, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 27-21. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Rutgers looks for first win against Penn State since 1988

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2022 03:15 PM EST

FILE - Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. James Franklin hasn't hesitated to play freshmen in big roles in the past and this season is no different. The Nittany Lions have gotten big contributions from running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton while hard-hitting linebacker Abdul Carter has emerged as one of the team's best players on defense. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Penn State's Carter among impactful frosh for Nittany Lions

By Travis Johnson Nov. 15, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton scores a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 14 Penn State defense shines in 30-0 rout of Maryland

By Travis Johnson Nov. 12, 2022 07:19 PM EST

Penn State running back Tank Smith (38) runs the ball into the Indiana defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 14 Penn State looks for another win over Maryland

By Travis Johnson Nov. 10, 2022 11:45 AM EST

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson, bottom, is hit by Indiana defensive back Jonathan Haynes (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Allen, Singleton help No. 16 Penn St. rout Indiana 45-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 05, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Indiana considers QB change with No. 16 Penn St up next

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. celebrates a 33-14 win over Central Michigan after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. Porter was selected top defensive player in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Hoosiers plan to keep No. 16 Penn St. guessing on their QB

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Michigan St suspends 4 players for tunnel melee at Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) runs after a catch as Michigan State cornerback Kendell Brooks (33) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State players rough up Michigan players in tunnel

Oct. 30, 2022 12:05 AM EDT