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Why Penn State’s Trace McSorley is ready for Ohio State showdown

UNIVERSITY PARK

Despite trying to take the same approach to each and every game, Trace McSorley is human. He understands that Saturday night — his final White Out — has the chance to be special.

When No. 9 Penn State welcomes No. 4 Ohio State, in the first battle between top-10 teams at Beaver Stadium in 19 years, the winner has an inside track to the College Football Playoff. Two years ago, McSorley and the Nittany Lions were snubbed of a spot in the national semifinals. Last season, Penn State was six points away from an undefeated campaign and an unquestioned invite to the final four.