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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

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

Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio State prepared for No. 13 Penn State's secondary

By Travis Johnson Oct. 27, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 13 Penn St hosts No. 2 Buckeyes in key Big Ten East game

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan's Harbaugh: PSU's Franklin 'ringleader' in scuffle

Oct. 24, 2022 07:39 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

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State and Michigan are making the Big Ten look like the Big Two and Little 12, rekindling memories of Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler turning the chase for a conference championship into a two-team race. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Ohio State, Michigan making Big Ten look like Big Two

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2022 03:51 PM EDT