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.