Everything went according to script on Penn State for Penn State on the first drive of the game. A seven-play drive that ended with a touchdown had the Beaver Stadium crowd feeling good. However, things went south in a hurry. The Nittany Lions were able to rebound, and seemed to be in control, before a disastrous fourth quartered to an eventual overtime win.
In front of a shocked Beaver Stadium crowd, Penn State had to use overtime to knock off Appalachian State, 45-38.
Amani Oruwariye came down with a clutch interception in overtime to end the game and prevent the major upset.