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2019 SeasonAll times ET
2019 Schedule
6-0, 2nd in Big Ten - East
Corso's Pick: Michigan vs. Penn State (1:06)
Franklin wants players to appreciate 'White Out' game (0:45)
Second-half scenarios that could create College Football Playoff chaos
What if Wisconsin loses to Ohio State next week but then beats the Buckeyes in the B1G title game? What if Florida wins the SEC? These are just two scenarios that could wreak havoc on the CFP picture.
Biggest questions for Ohio State, Alabama and every playoff contender
What are the biggest "ifs" that need to be resolved for each playoff contender in the second half? We have the questions and answers.
What does PSU have to do to make a CFP run? (1:02)
Can Michigan find answers for Penn State's defense?
The PlayStation Player Impact Rating likes the Nittany Lions' defense, while the Wolverines hope to change their recent history in Happy Valley.
Howard: Michigan's defense has to slow down Hamler (0:55)
Penn State defense stepping up in 2019 (1:33)
Edwards: Penn State's front seven almost unblockable (1:03)
McShay: Clifford has been anxious in the pocket (0:52)
College football conference power rankings
Alabama and LSU are on a collision course in the SEC West while South Carolina's upset of Georgia shook up the premier conference's East division.
Penn St. takes players' shirts backing teammate
Players said they were "unified" behind safety Jonathan Sutherland, who last week received a letter from a Penn State alum critical of his appearance.
Power Rankings: LSU takes over the top spot
The Tigers move up to No. 1 after their Week 7 win over Florida, as the playoff hunt and conference races start to come into focus.
No. 10 Penn State holds off No. 17 Iowa 17-12
Noah Cain ran for a five-yard touchdown with 5:17 left and 10th-ranked Penn State held off No. 17 Iowa 17-12 on Saturday night, its first win over a ranked opponent this season.
Smith Mosses defender for incredible Iowa TD (0:38)
Cain runs outside for a Penn State TD (0:32)
Penn State drills Stanley, forces INT (0:47)
Penn State gets great field position after Goodson's fumble (0:48)
Hamler hurdles over Iowa defenders for a Penn State TD (0:36)
Iowa crowd waves to kids at children's hospital (0:25)
AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
The new AP Top 25 poll is out, and Georgia is sliding while LSU keeps rising. What's next for each ranked team?
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2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 4-0 | 7-0 |
| Penn State | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Michigan | 3-1 | 5-1 |
| Michigan State | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Indiana | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Maryland | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Rutgers | 0-4 | 1-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Minnesota | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Wisconsin | 3-1 | 6-1 |
| Iowa | 2-2 | 5-2 |
| Nebraska | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Illinois | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Purdue | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| Northwestern | 0-4 | 1-5 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards274.236th
Rushing Yards191.243rd
Points For42.09th
Points Against8.2
2019 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 7 | 7 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jacobs | OLB | Committed | 84 |
| Cole Brevard | DT | Committed | 84 |
| Enzo Jennings | CB | Committed | 83 |
| Coziah Izzard | DE | Committed | 83 |
| Jaden Dottin | WR | Committed | 83 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | S. Barkley | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2015 | C. Nassib | Lombardi Award |
| 2015 | C. Nassib | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2015 | C. Nassib | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2013 | J. Urschel | Campbell Trophy |