The first national champions in Penn State football history and in many ways still the most beloved. The irony is that, after all the near misses with unbeaten teams, these Lions won it all despite a controversial 27-24 decision over Nebraska on Sept. 25 aided by an out-of-bounds catch and losing 42-21 the very next game at Alabama, tumbling all the way down to No. 8. This was not just a really good team but an exciting one led by quarterback Todd Blackledge, wideout Kenny Jackson and running back Curt Warner. Unlike those previous teams, this one took on all comers, whipping No.
Ranking the 12 most important Penn State football teams
