UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Today marks the 10-year anniversary of a drive and game that will live in Penn State lore as one of the most pivotal in the program's history.
On Oct. 24, 2005, the then undefeated Nittany Lions had their backs to the wall at Ryan Field in the final minutes of the team's first conference and road game of the season.
Penn State trailed Northwestern 23-14 at halftime before roaring back for a 27-26 lead with 8:52 to play. However, Wildcat kicker Joel Howells knocked a 25-yard field goal through the uprights to give the Wildcats a 29-27 lead with 2:10 on the clock.