The last time the Nittany Lions were 14-point favorites, they lost in stupefying fashion at home to Michigan State. But on Saturday, Penn State didn’t allow another head-scratching loss in Happy Valley.
The No. 12 Nittany Lions — a fringe New Year’s Six contender — looked the part in a 38-3 Senior Day win over Maryland. With a cushy bowl game ahead, Penn State (9-3) now has a chance at three consecutive 10-win seasons.
Trace McSorley, in his final game at Beaver Stadium, earned win No. 31 for his career and passed Christian Hackenberg for the program’s all-time completions record.