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FILE - Illinois running back Chase Hayden carries the ball as Minnesota defensive lineman Jah Joyner comes from behind to make the tackle during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Joyner led the team in quarterback pressures despite being in a backup role. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Big Ten spring wrap: 14 players to watch in upcoming season

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2023 10:23 AM EDT

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs the ball past Utah defensive tackle Simote Pepa (77) during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State's young core leads the way in Rose Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 03, 2023 05:58 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

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown past Florida cornerback Avery Helm (24) and defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pair of 2s sets up 1 vs. 2 matchup

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2022 02:33 AM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrates with his teammates Jack Sawyer (33), Zach Harrison (9) and Lathan Ransom (12) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tuimoloau shines as No. 2 Ohio St beats No. 13 Penn St 44-31

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) tackles Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger9
Clifford passes for 4 TDs, No. 16 Penn State beats Minnesota

By Travis Johnson Oct. 22, 2022 11:19 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is tackled by Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) and Gabe Jacas (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Morgan was injured on the play and did not return. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 16 Penn State, Minnesota looking to rebound after losses

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2022 11:01 AM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) reacts after a 42-32 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 gets a rare top-10 showdown

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Michigan linebacker Mike Morris (90) tackles Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards

By Larry Lage Oct. 15, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Reset welcome 7 new ranked teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 03, 2022 02:28 AM 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 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

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford passes during an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Sean Clifford, Penn State offense looking for improvement

By Travis Johnson Apr. 23, 2022 06:26 PM EDT