Five years ago to the day, Penn State pulled off its biggest upset in more than three decades. One that sent a now overlooked leader out on a high note, one that reminded college football what the Nittany Lions were capable of.
On Nov. 30, 2013, Penn State took out Wisconsin, 31-24, as a 24-point underdog in Madison. The Nittany Lions, then 6-5, were seeking their second straight winning season under head coach Bill O’Brien, in the midst of unprecedented NCAA sanctions. The No. 14 Badgers, meanwhile, were 9-2 and inching closer to a Big Ten title game berth and BCS bowl.