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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, shakes hands with Penn State head coach James Franklin before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Franklin responds to Iowa's Ferentz, denied faking injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:19 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 7 Penn State hoping to get backup QB Roberson going

By Travis Johnson Oct. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: A&M's upset sends season into full tilt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Penn State at Iowa 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher (97) tackles Indiana running back Stephen Carr (5) in the first half of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa sets up as a day for defenses

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 07, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Penn State running back Keyvone Lee (24) is tackled by Indiana linebacker Cam Jones (4) in the first half of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Penn State committed to running back timeshare

Oct. 06, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins (8) pulls down an interception intended for Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo. The key matchup in fourth-ranked Penn State's showdown with No. 3 Iowa pits the Nittany Lions' passing combo of Sean Clifford and Jahan Dotson against a defense that leads the nation with 12 interceptions. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Iowa's ball-hawking defense primed to face Penn St pass duo

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 05, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) dives past Indiana linebacker Aaron Casey (46) for extra yardage in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Indiana at Penn State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

Indiana head coach Tom Allen watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Cincinnati won 38-24. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 4 Penn State hoping the run game works against Indiana

By Travis Johnson Sep. 30, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) congratulates defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) on a sack of Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith (12) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.,on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Penn State defeated Villanova 38-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Nittany Lions looking to maintain early momentum

By Travis Johnson Sep. 28, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) breaks away from Villanova defensive back Jalen Goodman (7) to score a first quarter touchdown during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Sean Clifford leads No. 6 Penn State past Villanova 38-17

By Travis Johnson Sep. 25, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) celebrates his first quarter touchdown pass with Theo Johnson (84) against Villanova during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept.25, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
VIL at Penn State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

Penn State coach James Franklin points and shouts during the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Penn State won 28-20. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 6 Penn State not taking FCS-standout Villanova lightly

By Travis Johnson Sep. 23, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III (4) returns a long punt against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
SEC officials under microscope after high-profile mistakes

By Dave Skretta Sep. 22, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) celebrates with offensive lineman Eric Wilson (68) after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Penn State defeated Auburn 28-20. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford's growing comfort fueling No. 6 Penn State's rise

By Travis Johnson Sep. 19, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Auburn cornerback Roger McCreary (23) celebrates after intercepting Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn St holds on to white out No. 22 Auburn 28-20

Travis Johnson Sep. 18, 2021 11:25 PM EDT

Penn State takes the field for their NCAA college football game against Auburn amidst a "Whiteout" crowd at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Auburn at Penn State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Auburn running back Sean Jackson (44) stretches over the goal line for a touchdown as Alabama State lineman Joshua Long (98) defends during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 10 Penn State to draw on crowd against No. 22 Auburn

By Travis Johnson Sep. 16, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) splits two Ball State defenders on a first half run during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Penn State defeated Ball State 44-13. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn St. looking to history to prep for No. 22 Auburn

By Travis Johnson Sep. 15, 2021 06:28 PM EDT