It’s been about a month since Penn State was last on the field. Up next is a date with the USC Trojans in the famous Rose Bowl. The Nittany Lions are underdogs in the contest, but that doesn’t mean that an upset is impossible.
Penn State has shone brightly in the role of underdog this season. After staring the year 2-2, the Nittany Lions turned a corner and reeled off nine straight wins, culminating in a victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship.
Getting players back healthy and a rapidly improved defense have helped the Nittany Lions during their win streak.