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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass against Central Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger2
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 14 Penn State past Chippewas

By Travis Johnson Sep. 24, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma State cornerback Jabbar Muhammad, left, tackles Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 14 Penn State's Adisa Isaac ready for Central Michigan

By Travis Johnson Sep. 22, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) caries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 14 Penn St hosts Central Michigan looking for 4-0 start

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 09:44 AM EDT

Kansas running back Torry Locklin celebrates after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
College Football Picks: SEC test for A&M; Hoops powers clash

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 14 Penn State's line gets physical, RB Singleton emerges

By Travis Johnson Sep. 21, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Big Ten's tradition of producing elite running backs is alive and well. The conference features the nation's top two rushers in Illinois' Chase Brown and Minnesota's Mohammed Ibrahim and four others are running for better than 100 yards per game. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Big Ten RB tradition alive and well behind Brown, Ibrahim

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

Fans celebrate with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., center, after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
AP Top 25: Washington moves in; Penn State, Oregon move up

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 18, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

Penn State offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) celebrates with Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) after he scored a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Veteran QBs Clifford, Nix deliver big

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 17, 2022 09:24 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) caries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Freshman backs power No. 22 Penn State past Auburn, 41-12

By Justin Ferguson Sep. 17, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) after scoring a 44-yard touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio , Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 22 Penn State visits Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin talks with the referee Ken Williamson during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 22 Penn State 1st Big Ten football team to visit Auburn

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) scrambles away from Ohio linebacker Kyle Kelly (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game , Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 22 Penn St hits road looking for another win over Auburn

By Eric Olson Sep. 15, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

Marshall defensive back Steven Gilmore (3) jumps into the stands after returning an interception for a score against Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt gets slighted in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2022 02:05 AM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Omari Evans (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown pass against Ohio during the second half of an NCAA college football game , Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Singleton's running leads Penn State over Ohio 46-10

By Travis Johnson Sep. 10, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. Clifford and the Nittany Lions host Ohio in Penn State's home opener on Saturday. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Penn State looks for a 2-0 start as Ohio visits

Sep. 08, 2022 11:10 AM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clifford's masterful final drive sends Penn St. past Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2022 12:22 AM EDT

Virginia Tech assistant head coach-special teams coordinator/offense/running backs coach Stu Holt speaks at a podium during Media Day at the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility on Wednesday, Aug. 10 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hokies' Pry, Monarchs' Rahne renew old rivalries

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Fighting Irish open the season at No. 2 Ohio State, facing an offense that led the FBS in total yards and scoring last season and is only expected to improve in C.J. Stroud's second season as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten's featured matchup

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 08:24 AM EDT

FILE - Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Oregon first-year coach Lanning isn't dropping any clues about his starting quarterback this season. Fall camp has been a battle behind closed doors between transfer Bo Nix, redshirt freshmen Ty Thompson and Jay Butterfield. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Week 1 preview: Irish-Buckeyes matchup tops juicy slate

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 02:18 AM EDT

FILE - Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, center, leads his team onto the field for the the team's NCAA college football game in the Music City Bowl against Auburn in Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2018. Penn State thinks it can unseat Ohio State and Michigan as the top team in the Big Ten East. Purdue believes it can win the wide open Big Ten West. Thursday night's season opener could play a big part in what happens next. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Season opener could play big role in Penn St., Purdue plans

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 12:05 PM EDT