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Home sweet home
With just under six minutes remaining in the second quarter Saturday, Penn State gave a glimpse of the national championship team it is predicted to feature in years to come.
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Lion offense on right track
In the days leading up to Saturday's game, Penn State players were inundated with questions about both their offensive struggles and Purdue's ability to light up the scoreboard.
Pressure chamber
The No. 10 Lions (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) relied on a solid pass rush to collapse the pocket on Boilermaker quarterback Drew Brees, who set an NCAA record with 83 pass attempts Oct. 10 against Wisconsin.
Penalties, calls hinder Boilermakers' attack
The best explanation Purdue coach Joe Tiller could offer was, "it was one of those kind of nights."
Oct. 17: Defensive pressure cooks Boilermakers
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 today at Beaver Stadium.
Oct. 17: Penn State vs. Purdue Magazine
Preview: Friday, Oct. 17, 1998
Welcome home
It has been five weeks since No. 12 Penn State graced the field of Beaver Stadium -- the last time being coach Joe Paterno's 300th win -- making tomorrow's 3:30 game a true homecoming for the Nittany Lions.
- Boilermaker defense has been strong
- Lion attack must overcome Natsasi loss
- Air-traffic control
- Kurpeikis learning lesson of patience
Oct. 15: Paradise Lost
For Penn State alumni Kyle Brady, Kerry Collins and Ki-Jana Carter, dreams of playing in the NFL have become reality, but ever since the three former Nittany Lions stopped to smell the roses, life has been bittersweet.
Oct. 14: Nastasi to miss Purdue contest
Paterno's weekly press conference
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