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FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice. Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Penn State replaces offensive coordinator after one season

Jan. 08, 2021 08:25 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has hired Mike Yurcich as offensive coordinator, replacing Kirk Ciarrocca after one year with the former Texas and Ohio...

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a second quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Jahan Dotson as Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler (5) rushes him during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Dotson paces Penn State in win over Illinois

By Travis Johnson Dec. 19, 2020 09:18 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Parker Washington (3) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Penn State defeated Michigan State 39-24. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State, Illinois ready to close out regular season

By Travis Johnson Dec. 17, 2020 05:34 PM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan State at Penn State 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:47 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford reacts after a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Penn St. won 23-7. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State, Michigan State close out tough regular seasons

By Travis Johnson Dec. 10, 2020 05:12 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State beats Rutgers for 14th straight time for 900th

By Tom Canavan Dec. 05, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) runs for a touchdown past Rutgers linebacker Tyshon Fogg during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State at Rutgers 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:33 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) looks for running room as Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett (23) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State beats Michigan 27-17 for first victory

By Noah Trister Nov. 28, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Penn State running back Keyvone Lee (24) rushes for a 6-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State at Michigan 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Will Levis (7) looks to pass as Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) closes in during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time

Travis Johnson Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Iowa tight end Shaun Beyer (42) hurdles Penn State safety Lamont Wade (38) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Iowa at Penn State 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) is pursued by Penn State defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska gets past Penn State 30-23 in McCaffrey's 1st start

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Cutouts of fans and other entities are attached to benches to fill up the empty stands in the time of COVID-19, before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Penn State at Nebraska 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 11:27 AM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin walks along the sideline late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State, Nebraska both desperately seeking their 1st wins

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State to work Levis into QB rotation with Clifford

By Travis Johnson Nov. 10, 2020 05:58 PM EST

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (5) celebrates his first-quarter touchdown pass against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Maryland gets first win against Penn State in 5 years, 35-19

By Travis Johnson Nov. 07, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Maryland running back Peny Boone (13) tries to stay in bounds on a second-quarter run against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Maryland at Penn State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:29 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown reception Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade (24) watches during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State looks to end bumpy start as Maryland visits

By Travis Johnson Nov. 05, 2020 02:41 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin talks with an official during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State trying to stay upbeat despite 0-2 start

By Travis Johnson Nov. 03, 2020 04:57 PM EST