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Outback Bowl:
Penn State vs. Kentucky
Penn State found a way to do what few other teams have done -- stop Kentucky's "Air Raid" offense. That, in addition to four Travis Forney field goals, helped the Nittany Lions to a 26-14 Outback Bowl victory New Year's Day at Raymond James Stadium.
Game 11: Penn State vs. Michigan State
Refusing to pack in its season after being ripped last week, No. 23 Penn State bounced back, destroying Michigan State 51-28.
Game 10: Penn State vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin dished out the punishment, hammering the No. 16 Nittany Lions 24-3 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
Game nine: Penn State vs. Northwestern
The No. 19 Nittany Lions rebounded from last week's debacle at Michigan by pummeling hapless Northwestern like a small village, 41-10.
Game eight: Penn State vs. Michigan
For the second straight year Penn State headed into its annual battle against Michigan with high hopes, and for the second time in as many seasons, it came away with its tail between its legs.
Game seven: Penn State vs. Illinois
The Nittany Lions thrived on a dominant passing game and yet another strong defensive effort to easily dispatch Big Ten doormat Illinois, 27-0 at Beaver Stadium.
Oct. 27: Midseason Gridiron Report
After a tortuous week of gnashing teeth and pulling hair, the Committee of Football Gurus finally has determined the midseason grades for No. 10 Penn State.
Game six: Penn State vs. Purdue
Behind swarming defensive pressure and a dominant ground game, No. 12 Penn State overcame a spirited effort by Purdue to take a 31-13 Homecoming victory at Beaver Stadium.
Game five: Penn State vs. Minnesota
For the second weekend in a row, Penn State's offense struggled mightily, but this time its defense and special teams played well enough to preserve victory at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis.
Game four: Penn State vs. Ohio State
For the second time in three years, Penn State's drive for a national championship stalled at Ohio Stadium.
Game three: Penn State vs. Pittsburgh
The Nittany Lions needed a late defensive surge on the road to hold off a feisty Pittsburgh Panther squad by a 20-13 count
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Game two: Penn State vs. Bowling Green Penn State coach Joe Paterno moved into elite company as No. 9 Penn State throttled Bowling Green 48-3 to give the legendary coach his 300th victory. |
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Game one: Penn State vs. Southern Mississippi Behind a potent running attack and a stellar defensive performance, the Nittany Lions routed the Golden Eagles 34-6 in front of 96,617. Penn State racked up 288 yards on the ground while holding its opponent to 303 total yards, only nine of which came on the ground. |
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Earlier this year
Football preview '98
Looking ahead to the fall season
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Players to watch From quarterbacks Rashard Casey (left) and Kevin Thompson to fullback Aaron Harris and inside linebacker Brandon Short, the potential playmakers on this year's team are varied. |
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McQueary signs deal with Raiders The former Penn State quarterback, who has been getting snaps as the third string quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, said he thinks he will have a good opportunity to make Oakland's squad. While he is trying out for the team, he said he hopes to learn as much as he can about how to become a better player. |
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Wally's World After spending time playing pro football overseas in the NFL Europe League, former Penn State quarterback Wally Richardson has finally landed back in Baltimore, hoping to make this year's Ravens squad and work his way to backup quarterback status. |
Former Nittany Lions in the NFL
Read about the dozens of past Penn State football standouts who are making a living playing professionally.
Records and Stats
- Penn State vs. the Big Ten
- Division I-A Perfect Regular Seasons (since 1966)
- Penn State Rushing Records
- Penn State Receiving Records
- Penn State Passing Records
- Penn State Team Records
- Penn State and the National Polls
- Penn State Bowl Game Results
- Penn State in the Pro Football Draft
- Fun facts about the team
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