1973 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1973 Penn State Nittany Lions football Penn State text logo.svg Independent 5 5 12–0 Joe Paterno 8th I formation Jim O'Hora 8th 4–3 John Cappelletti Randy Crowder Mark Markovich Ed O'Neil Beaver Stadium Eastern championOrange Bowl champion Orange Bowl W 16–9 vs. LSU The 1973 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a perfect record of 12–0 with a win over LSU in the Orange Bowl. The team was the third under Paterno to go undefeated, following consecutive perfect seasons in 1968 and 1969. John Cappelletti, senior running back, won the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in college football. Penn State played home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Schedule 1973 AP Eastern September 15 3:50 p.m. w y 7 Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA ABC 20–6 57,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-8th-ranked-nittany/181650234/ The Bradenton Herald 8th-ranked Nittany Lions whip Stanford September 16, 1973 September 22, 2025 Newspapers.com September 22 2:00 p.m. w y 7 Navy Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, MD 39–0 28,383 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-nittany-lions-roar-p/181588055/ The Palm Beach Post-Times Nittany Lions roar past outclassed Midshipmen September 23, 1973 September 22, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 w y 6 Iowa Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 27–8 59,980 https://www.newspapers.com/article/staten-island-advance-penn-st-rolls-ove/181650360/ Staten Island Advance Penn St. rolls over Iowa, 27–8 September 30, 1973 September 22, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 3:57 p.m. w y 7 Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO ABC 19–9 37,077 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-penn-state-beats-ai/181642266/ The Daily Advertiser Penn State beats Air Force 19–9 October 7, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 13 1:30 p.m. w 7 Army Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 54–3 58,194 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-lions-finish-off-mi/181584734/ The Pittsburgh Press Lions finish off military, 54–3 October 14, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 w y 5 Syracuse Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY rivalry 49–6 27,595 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-penn-state-routs/181585935/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Penn State routs Syracuse, 49–6 October 21, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 w 5 West Virginia Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry 62–14 59,138 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-penn-st-blitze/139557333/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Penn St. blitzes West Va. October 28, 1973 January 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 w y 6 Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD rivalry 42–22 44,135 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-nittany-lions-blast-ma/139565072/ The Tampa Tribune Nittany Lions blast Maryland November 4, 1973 January 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 w 6 NC State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 35–29 59,424 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-news-phew-penn-state-squeaks-by/139563482/ Sunday News Phew! Penn State squeaks by 35–29 November 11, 1973 January 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 17 1:30 p.m. w 6 Ohio Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 49–10 51,804 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-cappelletti-scores-4-tds-penn/181650633/ The Shreveport Times Cappelletti scores 4 TDs; Penn State romps, 49–10 November 18, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 24 w 6 Pittsburgh 20 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry 35–13 56,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-penn-state-rallies-to/181640917/ The Wichita Eagle & Beacon Penn State rallies to punish Pitt November 25, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com January 1, 1974 Tuesday w y 6 LSU 13 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL Orange Bowl NBC 16–9 60,477 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-penn-state-a-win/134139647/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penn State a winner by 16 to 9 January 2, 1974 October 26, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1973 Penn State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/363965 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics September 23, 2025 Game summaries Stanford 1973 Stanford Cardinals football team collapsed Saturday, September 15 #7 Penn State 0 10 7 3 Stanford 0 0 0 6 Stanford Stadium • Stanford, CA 57,000 Second Quarter PSU — Safety blocked kick went out of the end zone. PSU — Hayman 14-yard pass from Shuman (Natale pass from Shuman). Third Quarter PSU — Cappelletti 2-yard run (Bahr kick). Fourth Quarter PSU — Field goal, Bahr 24 yards. Stan — Stone 8-yard pass from Boryla (pass failed). Penn State’s defense dominated Stanford, consistently applying pressure and forcing the opposing offense into hurried plays. The Nittany Lions’ blitzing strategy disrupted Stanford’s rhythm, resulting in sacks, turnovers, and limited offensive production, but Penn State was mostly unable to convert that pressure into points. The scoring started in the second quarter when Lion defensemen Greg Murphy and Doug Allen broke through the punt defense, with Allen belting the ball through the end zone for a safety. Late in the half, Jimmy Bradley recovered a fumble at the Stanford 10 yard line to set up another score two plays later when quarterback Tom Shuman found Gary Hayman from 14 yards out. In the second half, Cappelletti and Bahr rounded out the scoring for Penn State and Stanford scored against the Penn State reserves with three minutes left in the game.McAllister Ray 17 September 1973 Blitz Buries Stanford https://panewsarchive.psu.edu/lccn/sn85054904/1973-09-17/ed-1/seq-5/ live 12 Jan 2026 The Daily Collegian 5 Navy 1973 Navy Midshipmen football team collapsed Saturday, September 22 #7 Penn State 7 20 10 2 Navy 0 0 0 0 Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, MD 28,383 Recap First Quarter PSU - Heyman 17-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick) Second Quarter PSU - Cappelletti 10-yard run (Bahr kick) PSU - Herd 23-yard pass from Shuman (kick failed) PSU - Shuman 1-yard run (Bahr kick) Third Quarter PSU - Bahr 22-yard field goal PSU - Clark 1-yard run (Bahr kick) Fourth Quarter PSU - Safety, Navy center snapped ball out of end zone Penn State capitalized on a fumble and two short punts to score three second-quarter touchdowns and break the game wide open against Navy. The Nittany Lions opened scoring with just one second left in the first as QB Tom Shuman hit SE Gary Heyman for a touchdown to cap an 88-yard drive. On the first play after the ensuing kickoff, E Greg Murphy recovered a fumble by RB Bob Jackson at the Navy 41, and the Lions took two-and-a-half minutes and five plays to score again. Penn State scored on two more quick drives of 60 and 51 yards following short punts into a stiff wind by John Stufflebeem. The Lions added a field goal by Chris Bahr midway through the third and backup QB John Clark capped a 56-yard drive with a keeper to put Penn State ahead 37-0. The final points of the contest came when a snap from Navy's center sailed over Stufflebeem's head and out of the end zone for a safety."Nittany Lions Roar Past Outclassed Midshipmen." Palm Beach Post. p. 84. 1973 Sep 23. Iowa 1973 Iowa Hawkeyes football team collapsed Saturday, September 29 Iowa 0 0 0 8 #6 Penn State 21 0 6 0 Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA 59,980 First Quarter PSU — Cappelletti 16-yard run (Bahr kick). PSU — Herd 9-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick). PSU — Bland 32-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick). Third Quarter PSU — Herd 12-yard pass from Shuman (kick failed). Fourth Quarter Iowa — Jensen 7-yard pass from Caldwell (Caldwell run).Simenson Mark 1 October 1973 Defense Claws Iowa https://panewsarchive.psu.edu/lccn/sn85054904/1973-10-01/ed-1/seq-7/ 15 January 2026 The Daily Collegian 7 Air Force 1973 Air Force Falcons football team collapsed Penn State vs. Air Force Saturday, October 6, 1973 Air Force 3 0 0 6 #7 Penn State 0 13 6 0 Falcon Stadium • Colorado Springs, CO 37,077 First Quarter AFA — Gary Lawson 44-yard field goal Second Quarter PSU — Gary Hayman 38-yard pass from Tom Shuman (Reihner kick) PSU — John Cappelletti 4-yard run (kick failed) Third Quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 8-yard run (kick failed) Fourth Quarter AFA — Billy Berry 45-yard pass from Rich Haynie (kick failed) Air Force AFA Penn State PSU Rich Haynie TD pass Billy Berry 45-yard TD reception Tom Shuman TD pass to Gary Hayman John Cappelletti 184 Rush Yds, 2 TD Gary Hayman 38-yard TD reception Penn State defeated Air Force 19–9 on October 6, 1973, in a regionally televised game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs. The Nittany Lions were held scoreless for more than a quarter by a quick and physical Air Force defense, which took an early 3–0 lead on Gary Lawson’s 44-yard field goal. Penn State broke through midway through the second quarter when quarterback Tom Shuman connected with Gary Hayman on a 38-yard touchdown pass. Only 34 seconds later, following an Air Force fumble, John Cappelletti scored on a four-yard run to extend the lead. Cappelletti added his second touchdown early in the third quarter on an eight-yard run after Penn State marched 80 yards in seven plays following an end-zone interception by defensive back Jim Bradley. Air Force did not score again until the final period, when Rich Haynie threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Billy Berry. Cappelletti rushed for a then career-high 184 yards and two touchdowns, leading Penn State to its fourth straight victory and improving the Nittany Lions to 4–0 on the season. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-penn-state-beats-ai/181642266/ The Daily Advertiser Penn State beats Air Force 19–9 October 7, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com Army 1973 Army Cadets football team Penn State defeated Army 54–3 on October 13, 1973, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, before a crowd of 58,194.White Gordon S. Jr. Penn State Trounces Army, 54–3, for 5th Victory The New York Times October 14, 1973 The victory marked the Nittany Lions’ fifth win of the season and kept them undefeated and untied. Penn State scored 26 points in the first quarter. Bob Nagle opened the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run, followed by a 66-yard touchdown pass from Tom Shuman to Jimmy Scott. Fullback Tom Donchez added two rushing touchdowns later in the opening period, one set up by an interception and another following a long completion to Dan Natale. Army managed its only points of the game in the second quarter on a 46-yard field goal by Jim Barclay. Penn State continued to score throughout the remainder of the contest, even after substituting reserves into the lineup. Nagle scored his second touchdown of the game, and Walt Addie added a 64-yard scoring run. Backup quarterback Dick Barvinchak later connected with Jim Eaise on a 35-yard touchdown pass, and John Huttenberger scored the final touchdown for Penn State. Although John Cappelletti did not score, he led the offense with 151 rushing yards on 17 carries and set up several early touchdowns. Penn State amassed a season-high 607 yards of total offense, including 441 rushing yards. The Nittany Lion defense limited Army to 53 rushing yards and pressured quarterback King Fink throughout the game, recording multiple sacks. White Gordon S. Jr. October 14, 1973 Penn State Trounces Army, 54–3, for 5th Victory https://www.nytimes.com/1973/10/14/archives/penn-state-trounces-army-543-for-5th-victory-penn-state-wins-543.html The New York Times Syracuse 1973 Syracuse Orange football team Penn St 3 19 21 6 Syracuse 0 0 6 0 October 20 Archbold Stadium • Syracuse, NY 27,595 yes 1 PSU Bahr 50-yard field goal Penn St 3–0 2 PSU Bahr 21-yard field goal Penn St 6–0 2 PSU Shuman 1-yard run (pass failed) Penn St 12–0 2 PSU Nagle 1-yard run (Bahr kick) Penn St 19–0 2 PSU Bahr 33-yard field goal Penn St 22–0 3 SYR Brennan 16-yard pass from Milch (pass failed) Penn St 22–6 3 PSU Nagle 78-yard fumble recovery (Bahr kick) Penn St 29–6 3 PSU Taylor 1-yard run (Bahr kick) Penn St 36–6 3 PSU Boyle 4-yard run (Bahr kick) Penn St 43–6 4 PSU Barvinchak 4-yard run (kick failed) Penn St 49–6 yes Eugene Register-Guard. 1973 Oct 21. West Virginia 1973 West Virginia Mountaineers football team collapsed Saturday, October 27 West Virginia 0 14 0 0 #5 Penn State 14 14 14 20 Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA 59,138 Box Score First Quarter PSU — Cappelletti 10-yard run (Bahr kick). PSU — Cappelletti 2-yard run (Bahr kick). Second Quarter PSU — Herd 76-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick). WVU — Buggs 96-yard pass from Williams (Nester kick). PSU — Cappelletti 5-yard run (Bahr kick). WVU — Owens 95-yard kickoff return (Nester kick). Third Quarter PSU — Nagle 53-yard run (Bahr kick). PSU — Cappelletti 2-yard run (Bahr kick). Fourth Quarter PSU — Boyle 4-yard run (Bahr kick). PSU — Pirogowicz 6-yard run (pass failed). PSU — Buttle 25-yard interception return (Reihner kick).McAllister Ray 29 October 1973 In Search of a Bowl https://panewsarchive.psu.edu/lccn/sn85054904/1973-10-29/ed-1/seq-7/ 15 January 2026 The Daily Collegian 7 West Virginia WVU Penn State PSU Ben Williams Jr. 6/22, 166 Yds, TD, 4 INT Dwyane Woods 14 Rush, 26 Yds Danny Buggs 1 Rec, 96 Yds, TD Tom Shuman 6/18, 175 Yds, TD John Cappelletti 24 Rush, 130 Yds, 4 TD Chuck Herd 1 Rec, 76 Yds, TD Maryland 1973 Maryland Terrapins football team collapsed Penn State vs. Maryland Saturday, November 3, 1973 #6 Penn State 12 10 20 0 Maryland 10 12 0 0 Byrd Stadium • College Park, MD 44,135 First Quarter PSU — Hayman 98-yard kickoff return (kick failed). PSU — Nagle 3-yard run (pass failed). MD — Russell 34-yard pass from Roy (Mike-Mayer kick). MD — FG Mike-Mayer 21. Second Quarter MD — White 11-yard pass from Carter (pass failed). PSU — Natale 17-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick). PSU — FG Bahr 39. MD — Smith 83-yard punt return (kick failed). Third Quarter PSU — Scott 29-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick). PSU — Natale 3-yard pass from Shuman (Bahr kick). PSU — FG Bahr 25. PSU — FG Bahr 28. Fourth Quarter (No scoring) Penn State PSU Maryland MD Shuman 7/14, 111 Yds, 3 TD Cappelletti 37 Rush, 202 Yds Natale 6 Rec, 82 Yds, 2 TD Neville 10/25, 86 Yds, 2 INT Carter 12 Rush, 30 Yds White 4 Rec, 60 Yds, 1 TD Staff Collegian 5 November 1973 Penn State football stats https://panewsarchive.psu.edu/lccn/sn85054904/1973-11-05/ed-1/seq-7/ 17 January 2026 The Daily Collegian 7 North Carolina State 1973 NC State Wolfpack football team Ohio 1973 Ohio Bobcats football team collapsed Penn State vs. Ohio Saturday, November 10, 1973 Ohio 7 0 3 0 #6 Penn State 14 14 21 0 Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA 51,804 First Quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 1-yard run (Chris Bahr kick). Ohio — Bevly 2 yard run (Homer kick). PSU — John Cappelletti 1-yard run (Bahr kick). Second Quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 25-yard run (Bahr kick). PSU — John Cappelletti 15-yard run (Bahr kick). Third Quarter PSU — Tom Hull 29-yard blocked punt return (Bahr kick). PSU — Ed O’Neil 66-yard interception return (Bahr kick). Ohio — Homer 57-yard FG. PSU — Walt Addie 18-yard run (Bahr kick). Fourth Quarter (no scoring). Ohio OU Penn State PSU Rich Bevly TD run, INT Mike Green Multiple receptions Tom Shuman John Cappelletti 204 Yds, 4 TD Dan Natale Key 30-yard reception Penn State tailback John Cappelletti delivered one of the most dominant performances of his career, rushing for 204 yards and scoring four touchdowns in less than 30 minutes of play as the sixth-ranked Nittany Lions defeated Ohio, 49–10, at Beaver Stadium. The victory marked Penn State’s 10th consecutive win of the season and its 20th straight regular-season victory overall. Cappelletti scored all four of his touchdowns in the first half, becoming Penn State’s second-leading all-time rusher and strengthening his Heisman Trophy candidacy. Penn State’s defense and special teams added to the rout in the second half, as linebacker Tom Hull returned a blocked punt 29 yards for a touchdown and Ed O’Neil intercepted a pass and returned it 66 yards for another score.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-cappelletti-scores-4-tds-penn/181650633/ The Shreveport Times Cappelletti scores 4 TDs; Penn State romps, 49–10 November 18, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com Pitt 1973 Pittsburgh Panthers football team collapsed Penn State vs. Pitt Saturday, November 24, 1973 #20 Pitt 0 13 0 0 #6 Penn State 3 0 8 24 Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA 56,600 First quarter PSU — Chris Bahr 40-yard field goal Second quarter Pitt — Tony Dorsett 14-yard run (Carson Long kick) Pitt — Carson Long 31-yard field goal Pitt — Carson Long 50-yard field goal Third quarter PSU — Bob Nagle 1-yard run (Hayman pass from Shuman) Fourth quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 5-yard run (Bahr kick) PSU — Tom Hull 27-yard interception return (Bahr kick) PSU — Chuck Herd 32-yard pass from Tom Shuman (Bahr kick) PSU — Chris Bahr 45-yard field goal Pittsburgh Pitt Penn State PSU Billy Daniels 5/19, 122 Yds, 2 INT Tony Dorsett 20 Rush, 77 Yds, 1 TD Tom Shuman 7/17, 96 Yds, 1 TD John Cappelletti 37 Rush, 161 Yds, 1 TD Chuck Herd 1 Rec, 32 Yds, 1 TD Penn State overcame a 13–3 halftime deficit with a dominant second-half performance to defeat Pittsburgh 35–13 on November 24, 1973, before 56,600 fans at Beaver Stadium. The Panthers controlled much of the first half behind freshman Tony Dorsett, who scored on a 14-yard touchdown run and finished with 77 rushing yards. Pitt also added two field goals by Carson Long while limiting the Nittany Lions to a single Chris Bahr field goal before intermission. Penn State’s defense turned the game in the third quarter, holding Pittsburgh to just 15 yards and no first downs in the period. Penn State narrowed Pitt's lead to 13-11 when Fullback Bob Nagle scored from 1 yard out and Hayman added the 2-point conversion on a reception. John Cappelletti put Penn State ahead for good on 5-yard touchdown and the game was sealed when Linebacker Tom Hull tallied a 27-yard interception return for a touchdown. Cappelletti, a leading Heisman Trophy candidate, rushed for 161 yards on 37 carries and was named the game’s outstanding player. The victory capped an undefeated 11–0 regular season for Penn State and secured its bid to the Orange Bowl. White Gordon S. Jr. November 25, 1973 Stubborn Pitt Bows, 35–13 https://www.nytimes.com/1973/11/25/archives/stubborn-pitt-bows-3513-77-yards-for-dorsett.html The New York Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-penn-state-rallies-to/181640917/ The Wichita Eagle & Beacon Penn State rallies to punish Pitt November 25, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com LSU 1973 LSU Tigers football team 1974 Orange Bowl collapsed 1974 Orange Bowl: Penn State vs. LSU Tuesday, January 1, 1974 #13 LSU 7 0 2 0 #6 Penn State 3 13 0 0 Miami Orange Bowl • Miami, FL 60,477 James M. Artley (SEC) NBC Jim Simpson and Kyle Rote First quarter LSU – Steve Rogers 3-yard run (Jackson kick) Penn State – Chris Bahr 44-yard field goal Second quarter Penn State – Chuck Herd 72-yard pass from Tom Shuman (C.Bahr kick) Penn State – John Cappelletti 1-yard run (kick failed) Third quarter LSU – Team safety, Brian Masella downed in end zone Fourth quarter No scoring Source:https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LZseAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nswEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2680%2C526077 Daytona Beach Morning Journal Florida Associated Press Lions 'catch' LSU January 2, 1974 4Bhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2gkrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3pkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2018%2C852222 Reading Eagle Pennsylvania Associated Press Bowl summaries: Orange Bowl January 2, 1974 36https://www.orangebowl.org/assets/1/7/2019_Capital_One_Orange_Bowl_Media_Guide-proof2.pdf 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl media guide Game-by-game recaps: 1974 January 2019 36 January 17, 2026 August 5, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200805235236/https://www.orangebowl.org/assets/1/7/2019_Capital_One_Orange_Bowl_Media_Guide-proof2.pdf dead LSU LSU Penn State PSU Shuman 6/17, 157 Yds, TD, INT Cappelletti 26 Rush, 50 Yds, TD Herd 1 Rec, 72 Yds, TD Miley 8/18, 73 Yds, INT Davis 19 Rush, 70 Yds Davis 6 Rec, 20 Yds Roster 1973 Penn State Nittany Lions f 16 So Dick Barvinchak QB 74 Jr Jeff Bleamer T y 22 Sr John Cappelletti RB y 81 So Ron Coder TE y 32 Jr Tom Donchez RB y 77 Sr Charlie Getty T y 51 Jr Bill Johnson William D. Johnson (CEO) C y 28 Sr Gary Hayman WR y 65 Sr Phil LaPorta T y 54 Sr Mark Markovich C y 61 Jr John Nessel G y 72 So Tom Rafferty G y 19 Sr Jimmy Scott WR 12 Sr Tom Shuman QB y Fr Kurt Allerman LB y 68 Sr Doug Allen Doug Allen (American football) LB y 67 So Greg Buttle LB y 53 Sr Randy Crowder DT y 66 Jr Chris Devlin LB y 85 Jr Dave Graf DE y 79 Jr Mike Hartenstine DE y 41 Sr Tom Hull Tom Hull (American football) LB y 11 Sr Jack Koniszewski S 14 Sr Scott Mitchell S 87 Sr Ed O'Neil Ed O'Neil (American football) LB y 33 So James Rosecrans LB y 99 So Chris Bahr K y http://www.nittanyanthology.com/73roster.doc *Joe Paterno Dick Anderson Booker Brooks John Chuckran Jim O'Hora Frank Patrick Bob Phillips Jerry Sandusky J. T. White Statistics Passing Player Comp Att Yards TD INT Shuman 83 161 1,375 13 5 Barvinchak 8 15 163 1 2 Cappelletti 1 2 17 0 0 Clark 1 4 −3 0 0 Petchel 0 1 0 0 0 Rushing Player Yards Attempts Avg TDs Cappelletti 1,522 286 5.3 17 Nagle 343 77 4.5 7 Addie 311 43 7.2 2 Donchez 299 58 5.2 2 Petchel 143 34 4.2 2 Boyle 125 28 4.5 2 Huttenberger 93 19 4.9 1 Taylor 44 16 2.8 1 Barvinchak 33 21 1.6 1 Scott 24 2 12.0 0 Herd 20 5 4.0 0 Pirogowicz 16 4 4.0 1 Eaise 1 1 1.0 0 Clark −16 5 −3.2 1 Shuman −42 44 −1.0 2 Receiving Player Receptions Yards Avg TDs Hayman 30 525 17.5 3 Natale 21 359 17.1 2 Herd 10 197 19.7 5 Scott 8 150 18.8 2 Cappelletti 6 69 11.5 0 Eaise 5 92 18.4 1 Bland 3 85 28.3 1 Donchez 3 32 10.7 0 Nagle 3 19 6.3 0 Jeram 1 22 22.0 0 Addie 1 10 10.0 0 Boyle 1 −3 −3.0 0 Nessel 1 −5 −5.0 0 Kick returns Player Returns Avg Yards TDs Hayman 8 29.6 237 1 Bland 4 21.8 87 0 Zmudzin 4 8.5 34 0 Eaise 3 6.7 20 0 Petchel 2 23.0 46 0 Cappelletti 1 25.0 25 0 Hite 1 19.0 19 0 Williams 1 5.0 5 0 Punt returns Player Returns Avg Yards TDs Hayman 23 19.2 442 1 Eaise 15 7.9 119 0 Zur 2 30.0 60 0 Bradley 2 8.0 16 0 Odell 2 2.0 2 0 Hull 1 29.0 29 1 Allen 1 6.0 6 0 Cappelletti 2 −4.5 −9 0 Petchel 1 5.0 5 0 Kicking Player Points FG Made–Attempts Avg XP Made–Attempts Bahr 70 11–19 .578 37–42 Reihner 5 0–1 .000 5–7 Punting Player Avg Punts Yards Masella 36.6 48 1,757 Clark 41.5 4 166 Interceptions Player INT Yards TDs Bradley 4 59 0 Mitchell 3 23 0 Ellis 3 15 0 O’Neil 2 68 1 Hull 2 51 1 Allen 2 36 0 Buttle 1 25 1 Devlin 1 16 0 Zur 1 12 0 Tackles Player Tackles Hartenstine 104 Buttle 38 Scoring Player Points TDs FG XP+2pt Cappelletti 102 17 0 0 Bahr 70 0 11 37 Nagle 42 7 0 0 Hayman 32 5 0 1* Herd 30 5 0 0 Natale 20 3 0 1* Addie 12 2 0 0 Boyle 12 2 0 0 Donchez 12 2 0 0 Hull 12 2 0 0 Scott 12 2 0 0 Shuman 12 2 0 0 Barvinchak 6 1 0 0 Bland 6 1 0 0 Buttle 6 1 0 0 Clark 6 1 0 0 Eaise 6 1 0 0 Huttenberger 6 1 0 0 O'Neil 6 1 0 0 Pirogowicz 6 1 0 0 Taylor 6 1 0 0 Reihner 5 0 0 5 Nittany Anthology Awards John Cappelletti Heisman Trophy Maxwell Award Walter Camp Award NFL draft Ten Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1974 NFL draft. Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 1st 8 8 Ed O'Neil Linebacker Detroit Lions 1st 11 11 John Cappelletti Running back Los Angeles Rams 2nd 1 27 Doug Allen Linebacker Buffalo Bills 2nd 15 41 Charlie Getty Offensive tackle Kansas City Chiefs 2nd 17 43 Mark Markovich Center San Diego Chargers 5th 2 106 Gary Hayman Running back Buffalo Bills 6th 6 136 Randy Crowder Defensive tackle Miami Dolphins 9th 9 217 Phil LaPorta Offensive tackle New Orleans Saints 10th 22 256 Chuck Herd Wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals 12th 8 294 Tom Hull Linebacker San Francisco 49ers References Penn State Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football seasons Category:Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy seasons Category:Orange Bowl champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Penn State Nittany Lions football