The Nittany Lions (11-2) overcame a 28-7 first-half deficit with an absolute barrage of haymakers from Trace McSorley and a loaded receiver unit. The Wisconsin Badgers (10-3) had built their championship run on the strength of one of college football's best defenses, but the unit crumbled in a surprising 38-31 shootout in Indianapolis Saturday night.
The win clinched the first conference title for Penn State since 2008, while the loss handed Wisconsin its second consecutive defeat in the league title game.