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Penn State football holds on to beat Washington in Fiesta Bowl

GLENDALE, Ariz.

It’s well-documented that Penn State boasted a 6-0 mark in the Fiesta Bowl entering Saturday’s game.

Make that 7-0.

The No. 9 Nittany Lions sustained a comeback bid and ousted No. 11 Washington 35-28 at University of Phoenix Stadium, completing yet another 11-win season.

In likely his final collegiate game, Saquon Barkley totaled 175 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns — including a stunning score that was the play of the day.

Nittany Lion quarterback Trace McSorley guided Ricky Rahne’s offense to the tune of 547 total yards (342 passing, 205 rushing) with two touchdown passes of his own.