Oct 10, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Austin Johnson (99) reacts after sacking Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (not pictured) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
The Penn State Nittany Lions will take the field for one final time this season when the meet up with the Georgia Bulldogs in the TaxSlayer Bowl on January 2. Head coach James Franklin and his Nittany Lions will be looking to end a three-game losing streak and get a win over a quality SEC opponent.
Consensus All-American defensive end Carl Nassib and fellow defensive end Garrett Sickels are both healthy and will provide a boost to a defense that was riddle by injuries, especially at the end of the regular season.