2008 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season August 2012 February 2026 2008 Penn State Nittany Lions football Penn State Athletics wordmark.svg 250 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 8 8 11–2 7–1 Joe Paterno 43rd Galen Hall 5th SpreadSports Illustrated Gardyne Sean https://bleacherreport.com/articles/51799-what-exactly-is-jay-paternos-spread-hd-offense-at-penn-state What Exactly Is Jay Paterno's Spread HD Offense at Penn State? August 28, 2008 March 26, 2024 Tom Bradley 9th 4–3 Josh Gaines Anthony Scirrotto A. Q. Shipley Derrick Williams Sean Lee (honorary) Beaver Stadium Big Ten co-championLambert-Meadowlands Trophy Rose Bowl L 24–38 vs. USC The 2008 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Preseason Prior to the end of the previous season, linebacker Sean Lee announced his plans to return for his senior season.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07309/831238-143.stm PSU Football: Lee Says NFL Can Wait for now Ron Musselman November 5, 2007 January 15, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette https://web.archive.org/web/20080109011525/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07309/831238-143.stm January 9, 2008 dead However, Lee tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during practice and was sidelined for the entire season. Lee used his available redshirt and returned for the 2009 season. In January, junior cornerback Justin King announced that he was going to declare for the 2008 NFL draft, skipping his final year of eligibility. King had graduated the previous semester with a degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in sports management. According to King's stepfather and high school coach, "He wanted to get an education and a degree from Penn State, which he did. He wanted to help turn Penn State around, and he did that, too."http://pennstate.scout.com/2/718257.html The King is Gone Bob Lichtenfels January 13, 2008 January 14, 2008 Fight On State https://web.archive.org/web/20080116130932/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/718257.html January 16, 2008 dead mdy-all Despite the injury, Lee was named one of the team's captains for 2008.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_563639.html Injured Lee One of Penn State's Captains Sam Ross Jr. April 22, 2008 April 22, 2008 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review https://web.archive.org/web/20080422210328/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_563639.html April 22, 2008 dead mdy-all Also elected captains by their teammates were center A. Q. Shipley, receiver Derrick Williams, safety Anthony Scirrotto and defensive end Josh Gaines. All five are seniors.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042908aaa.html Nittany Lions Announce Captains for 2008 Season April 29, 2008 April 30, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20080501091234/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042908aaa.html May 1, 2008 dead Recruiting class The Nittany Lions received 14 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2008. yes yes Brandon Beachum RB Youngstown, Ohio Cardinal Mooney HS 6 1 220 4.65 July 29, 2007 4 4 78 Jack Crawford DE Richland, New Jersey St. Augustine Prep 6 6 250 4.55 August 26, 2007 4 3 68 Mike Farrell OT Pittsburgh Shady Side Academy Senior School 6 5 272 5.45 January 22, 2008 2 2 75 D'Anton Lynn S Celina, Texas Celina HS 6 1 177 4.50 November 10, 2007 4 3 79 DE Pete Massaro Marple Newtown SHS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 6 4 245 4.75 August 20, 2007 3 3 77 MLB Michael Mauti Mandeville HS Mandeville, Louisiana 6 1 220 4.60 June 23, 2007 4 4 82 OT Deon'tae Pannell Wylie E. Groves HS Beverly Hills, Michigan 6 5 305 5.4 August 10, 2007 4 3 40 WR A.J. Price South Lakes HS Reston, Virginia 6 4 175 4.50 January 21, 2008 3 2 79 OG Matt Stankiewitch Blue Mountain HS Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania 6 4 290 5.2 April 14, 2007 4 3 78 DT James Terry Brandywine HS Wilmington, Delaware 6 3 294 5.2 July 28, 2007 2 2 74 DT Brandon Ware Harrisburg HS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 6 4 340 5.44 January 27, 2008 1 2 40 TE Mark Wedderburn Cardinal O'Hara HS Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Springfield, Pennsylvania 6 5 235 4.60 November 27, 2007 4 3 78 WLB Mike Yancich Trinity SHS Washington, Pennsylvania 6 3 219 4.50 June 26, 2007 4 4 78 MLB Michael Zordich Cardinal Mooney HS Youngstown, Ohio 6 2 210 4.7 June 1, 2007 4 4 79 yes 2008 Penn State Commit List for 2008 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Penn State RecruitTracker 2008: Penn State bwi 157 213 41 42 February 7, 2008 yes Spring practice A record crowd of 73,000 fans attended the annual Blue-White scrimmage at Beaver Stadium on April 19, surpassing the previous year's record of 71,000. The Blue squad won 27–14.http://live.psu.edu/story/30331 Record crowd of 73,000 turns out for Blue-White Game The Pennsylvania State University April 19, 2008 April 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081004224117/http://live.psu.edu/story/30331 October 4, 2008 dead mdy-all Redshirt freshman running back Stephfon Green opened up the scoring for White, taking his first handoff 57 yards for a touchdown. Green finished the game with 87 yards on 12 carries, a 7.2 yard per carry average. Tight end Andrew Szczerba was the game's leading receiver, catching five passes for 65 yards in the first half.April 2013 In the quarterback competition, both Daryll Clark and Pat Devlin rotated between the first, second and third teams. Overall, Clark finished 9 of 16 for 106 yards and two scores, including a 33-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Williams. Devlin was 12 of 18 for 122 yards and a 22-yard touchdown pass to backup receiver Graham Zug. On defense, sophomore Aaron Maybin tied for a game-high six tackles, including 3.5 sacks for the White team. Sophomore Ollie Ogbu led the Blue with six tackles and two sacks. Redshirt freshman linebacker Nate Stupar also had six tackles. Sophomore linebacker Chris Colasanti had four stops and forced and recovered a fumble.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/041908aaa.html Record Crowd Of 73,000 Turns Out For Blue-White Game Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 20, 2008 April 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080423163737/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/041908aaa.html April 23, 2008 live Suspensions Five players were suspended prior to spring drills for their involvement in an October 7 fight at the HUB-Robeson Center during the previous season, including defensive tackle Chris Baker, linebacker NaVorro Bowman, defensive back Knowledge Timmons, defensive tackle Phil Taylor, and receiver Chris Bell.http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/02/11/two_players_suspended.aspx Two Players Suspended Josh Langenbacher February 11, 2008 April 15, 2008 The Daily Collegian dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080418020944/http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/02/11/two_players_suspended.aspx April 18, 2008 Tight end Andrew Quarless became the sixth player suspended after a DUI incident in March.http://pennstate.scout.com/2/735241.html Quarless Charged With DUI Mark Brennan March 6, 2008 April 15, 2008 Fight On State https://web.archive.org/web/20080417014331/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/735241.html April 17, 2008 dead mdy-all Bell was later kicked off the team after brandishing a knife at a teammate.http://pennstate.scout.com/2/744585.html Bell Facing Multiple Charges April 8, 2008 April 15, 2008 Fight On State https://web.archive.org/web/20080412011737/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/744585.html April 12, 2008 dead mdy-all Following spring practice, Baker, Bowman, Quarless, Timmons and Taylor were allowed to rejoin and work out with the team.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08120/877577-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20110522060139/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08120/877577-100.stm dead May 22, 2011 Suspended Penn State Football Players Return to Team Ron Musselman April 29, 2008 April 30, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Baker was sentenced to two years probation.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3399902 Penn State tackle pleads guilty, gets two years probation May 16, 2008 May 19, 2008 Associated Press ESPN's Outside the Lines aired a story on the legal troubles of the Penn State football team on July 27, 2008.Ross, Jr Sam ESPN's 'Outside the Lines' Targets PSU http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pennstate/s_579640.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review July 27, 2008 July 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080804050321/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pennstate/s_579640.html August 4, 2008 dead mdy-all The story detailed the increased number of PSU football players that have been arrested during the past few years. Among the statistics presented in the story was that 46 different players since 2002 have been charged with a combined 163 counts that have resulted in 27 players pleading guilty to 45 crimes.Lavigne Paula Has Penn State's on-field progress led to off-field problems? https://www.espn.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=3504915 ESPN July 27, 2008 July 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080801013255/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=3504915 August 1, 2008 live Three days after the story aired, Paterno dismissed Baker and Taylor, apparently after another off-campus incident.Musselman Ron 2 DTs Kicked Off Football Team http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08213/900799-143.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 31, 2008 July 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080809132600/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08213/900799-143.stm August 9, 2008 dead Pre-season awards Jeremy Boone First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Tenhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052008aaa.html Evans Named To Athlon Pre-Season All-America Team Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008032027/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052008aaa.html October 8, 2008 dead First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Deon Butler Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Maurice Evans First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American Sports Illustrated pre-season All-AmericanSI's Preseason All-America Team http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0808/cfb.preseason.all.america.team/content.14.html Sports Illustrated November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081029055502/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0808/cfb.preseason.all.america.team/content.14.html October 29, 2008 dead First-team College Football News pre-season All-Americanhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/780443.html 2008 CFN All-Americans Defensive Ends College Football News August 18, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081029025044/http://cfn.scout.com/2/780443.html October 29, 2008 dead mdy-all First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Josh Gaines Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Kevin Kelly Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Rich Ohrnberger First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Lydell Sargeant Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Anthony Scirrotto Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten A. Q. Shipley First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Tenhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/774240.html 2008 Big Ten Preview CFN All-Big Ten Team College Football News July 31, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201094054/http://cfn.scout.com/2/774240.html December 1, 2008 dead mdy-all A. J. Wallace First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten (kick returner) Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten (cornerback) First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Derrick Williams Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Stefen Wisniewski First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Schedule 2008 AP Eastern August 30 12:00 p.m. w y 22 Coastal Carolina Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 66–10 106,577 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070208aaa.html Times and Television Arrangements Set For Three More Penn State Football Games Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics July 2, 2008 July 3, 2008 July 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706140030/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070208aaa.html dead September 6 3:30 p.m. w y 19 Oregon State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC/ESPN2 45–14 108,159 http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=24799&SPID=1952&DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=1351668 Prime Time Dates Headline 2008 football Schedule Oregon State Sports Information December 12, 2007 December 12, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160122140957/http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=24799&SPID=1952&DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=1351668 January 22, 2016 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121207aab.html Nittany Lions to Host Oregon State During 2008 football Season Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 12, 2007 December 14, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071214205825/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121207aab.html December 14, 2007 live September 13 3:30 p.m. w y y 17 Syracuse Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY rivalry ABC 55–13 45,795 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060308aaa.html Penn State-Syracuse Clash Set for 3:30 p.m. Kick on ABC Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080606051948/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060308aaa.html June 6, 2008 live September 20 12:00 p.m. w y 16 Temple Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 45–3 105,106 http://owlsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110507aac.html Temple Football Hosts #25 Penn State at Noon on Saturday Temple Athletics November 5, 2007 November 5, 2007 September 27 8:00 p.m. w 12 Illinois 22 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC 38–24 109,626 http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041608aaa.html Big Ten Announces Five Prime-Time Football Games to Appear on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 During 2008 Season Big Ten Conference April 16, 2008 April 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080420065807/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041608aaa.html April 20, 2008 dead mdy-allhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091508aad.html Penn State-Illinois Primetime Clash To Air on ABC Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080916120450/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091508aad.html September 16, 2008 live October 4 12:00 p.m w y 6 Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN ESPN 20–6 57,215 http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092208aac.html Big Ten Weekly Football Release – Sept. 22 Big Ten Conference September 15, 2008 September 22, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080923221111/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092208aac.html September 23, 2008 dead mdy-allhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092808aaa.html Penn State-Purdue Contest To Air on ESPN Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080930140956/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092808aaa.html September 30, 2008 live October 11 8:00 p.m. w y 6 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI ESPN 48–7 81,524 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100508aaa.html Penn State-Wisconsin Clash To Air on ESPN; Nittany Lions Remain No. 6 in Polls Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 5, 2008 October 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081007095556/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100508aaa.html October 7, 2008 live October 18 4:30 p.m. w y 3 Michigan Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ESPN 46–17 110,017 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101208aaa.html Penn State-Michigan Clash To Air on ESPN; Nittany Lions Climb To No. 3 in Polls October 12, 2008 October 12, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20081015043913/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101208aaa.html October 15, 2008 live October 25 8:00 p.m. w y 3 Ohio State 10 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry, College GameDay ABC 13–6 105,711 http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101308aab.html Big Ten Weekly Football Release – Oct. 13 Big Ten Conference October 13, 2008 October 14, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081015051516/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101308aab.html October 15, 2008 dead mdy-all November 8 3:30 p.m. l y 3 Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC 23–24 70,585 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102708aaa.html Rubin Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week; Iowa Game Set for 3:30 p.m. ET Kick Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 27, 2008 October 27, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081029192831/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102708aaa.html October 29, 2008 live November 15 12:00 p.m. w 7 Indiana Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 34–7 108,447 Big Ten Weekly Football Release – Nov. 3 http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110308aab.html Big Ten Conference November 3, 2008 November 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081202065323/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110308aab.html December 2, 2008 dead mdy-all November 22 3:30 p.m. w 7 Michigan State 17 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ABC 49–18 109,845 Penn State-Michigan State Clash To Air on ABC at 3:30 p.m.; Nittany Lions No. 8 in BCS Standings http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111008aab.html https://archive.today/20130120034325/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111008aab.html dead January 20, 2013 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 10, 2008 November 10, 2008 January 1, 2009 Thursday 5:10 p.m. l y y 6 USC 5 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl, College GameDay ABC 24–38 93,293 http://tournamentofroses.com/press/press/press_2009_teams_announced.html 95th Rose Bowl Game Presented By Citi: No. 8 Penn State vs. No. 5 USC Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association December 7, 2008 December 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081218154630/http://www.tournamentofroses.com/press/press/press_2009_teams_announced.html December 18, 2008 dead Roster 2008 Penn State Nittany Lions y Derrick Williams 2 WR SR y C Derrick Williams (American football) Deon Butler 3 WR SR y y John Kelly 4 QB FR Graham Zug 5 WR SO y y Derek Moye 6 WR FR y y Pat Devlin 7 QB SO y Pat Devlin (American football) James McDonald 8 WR JR y Kevin Cousins 9 WR JR y Andrew Quarless 10 TE JR y Matthew McGloin 11 QB FR y Matt McGloin Chaz Powell 12 WR FR A.J. Price 14 WR FR Paul Cianciolo 15 QB SR y Shane McGregor 16 QB FR Daryll Clark 17 QB JR y y Andrew Goodman 18 WR FR Devin Fentress 20 WR SR y Stephfon Green 21 RB FR y y Evan Royster 22 RB SO y y Jordan Norwood 24 WR SR y y Brandon Beachum 25 RB FR J.D. Mason 26 WR FR Ryan Scherer 29 WR FR Brent Carter 32 RB SO y Dan Lawlor 33 FB SR y Daryl Binder 34 RB FR y Joe Suhey 37 RB FR y Stephen Joseph 38 WR FR y Derek Day 39 RB FR Larry Federoff 44 FB JR y Larry Ryland 49 WR FR Mike Lucian 50 G SR Matt Stankiewitch 54 OL FR y A.Q. Shipley 57 C SR y C Terry James 60 OL FR Stefen Wisniewski 61 G SO y Rich Ohrnberger 64 G SR y J.B. Walton 65 G FR y Ethan Hull 66 C FR Quinn Barham 67 G FR y Doug Klopacz 68 C SO y Andrew Radakovich 70 OL FR Anthony Tortorelli 70 OL FR y Nerraw McCormack 72 T SR Dennis Landolt 73 T JR y y Johnnie Troutman 74 G FR y DeOn'tae Pannell 75 T FR Gerald Cadogan 76 OL SR y Lou Eliades 77 T SO y Mike Farrell 78 OL FR Ako Poti 79 T SR Andrew Szczerba 80 TE FR y y Mickey Shuler 82 TE JR y Mickey Shuler Jr. Brett Brackett 83 WR SO y Patrick Mauti 84 WR JR y Mark Wedderburn 86 WR FR Greg Miskinis 87 TE SR Jon Ditto 88 WR FR y Gino Raneri 97 TE FR A.J. Wallace 1 CB JR y A. J. Wallace (American football) Knowledge Timmons 4 CB JR y Jerome Hayes 5 LB FR Anthony Scirrotto 7 S SR y C D'Anton Lynn 8 CB FR y Mark Rubin 9 S SR y y Mark Rubin (American football) Lydell Sargeant 10 CB SR y Tony Davis 11 CB SR y Tony Davis (cornerback) Evan Lewis 12 DB FR Andrew Dailey 13 LB FR y Bani Gbadyu 15 LB SO y Shelton McCullough 16 CB SO y Navorro Bowman 18 LB SO y y David Keisling 19 S FR Ryan Gmerek 20 S SO y Shaine Thompson 22 LB FR y Nick Sukay 26 S FR y Jacob Fagnano 27 DB FR Drew Astorina 28 S FR y Cedric Jeffries 29 S SO y Josh Matzkin 30 LB SO y John O'Donnell 30 CB FR Michael Zordich 31 LB FR Michael Yancich 33 LB FR Nathan Stupar 34 LB FR y y Jesse Alfreno 35 CB SO y Ken Pollock 35 LB FR Kyle Johnson 36 S FR y Tyler Ahrenhold 38 S FR y Tom Golarz 39 DE JR y Sean Luchnick 40 DB FR Michael Mauti 42 LB FR y Josh Hull 43 LB JR y Josh Hull (American football) Kevion Latham 44 DE FR y Sean Lee 45 LB JR y Tyrell Sales 46 LB SR y y Josh Gaines 47 DE SR y C Maurice Evans 48 DE JR y Maurice Evans (American football) Jonathan Stewart 51 DE FR y Brian Irvin 52 LB FR Chris Colasanti 53 LB SO James Van Fleet 54 LB FR Tom McEowen 55 DT SO y Eric Latimore 56 DE FR y Pete Massaro 58 DL FR Aaron Maybin 59 DE SO y y Devon Still 71 DT FR y y Jack Crawford 81 DE FR y Jack Crawford (American football) Ollie Ogbu 85 DT SO y y Jared Odrick 91 DT JR y Chima Okoli 92 DT FR y James Terry 93 DT FR y Mikel Berry 94 DL FR Abe Koroma 95 DT SO y J.R. Refice 97 DL FR Matt Kenney 98 DE FR Brandon Ware 99 DT FR Kevin Kelly 23 K SR y Kevin Kelly (placekicker) David Soldner 28 K FR Collin Wagner 36 K SO y Andrew Pitz 40 LS JR y Jeremy Boone 41 P JR y y Ryan Breen 49 P FR y Michael Fuhrman 56 LS FR http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/psu-m-footbl-mtt.html November 12, 2008 Joe Paterno Coaching staff Joe Paterno – Head Coach Dick Anderson – Offensive Line (Guards and Centers) Tom Bradley – Defensive Coordinator and Cornerbacks Kermit Buggs – Safeties Galen Hall – Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Larry Johnson, Sr. – Defensive Line Bill Kenney – Offensive Tackles and Tight Ends Mike McQueary – Wide Receivers and Recruiting Coordinator Jay Paterno – Quarterbacks Ron Vanderlinden – Linebackers John Thomas – Strength and Conditioning Game summaries August 30: Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina 0 7 0 3 Penn State 14 24 21 7 thumb|275px|right|The Penn State defense tackles Coastal Carolina running back Arthur Sitton. Sophomore tailback Evan Royster ran for three touchdowns and 64 yards on eight carries, and redshirt freshman Stephfon Green gained 89 yards on ten carries including two scores to help the Nittany Lions defeat the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina 66–10. Penn State has won seven straight season openers. After Trent Usher provided the Chanticleers' lone touchdown on a 33-yard reception to cut Penn State's lead to 14–7 early in the second quarter, Derrick Williams scored on an 89-yard kickoff return en route to a 38–7 halftime lead. Many reserves saw action in the second half, including Chaz Powell's 55-yard touchdown run, and freshman Brandon Beachum's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for the Nittany Lions' final touchdown. After Darryl Clark and Pat Devlin split quarterback duties in the first three quarters, Penn State subbed in Paul Cianciolo for the 4th. Coastal Carolina kicked a field goal as time expired for the final score. Defensively for Penn State, Tyrell Sales led the defense with seven tackles, while Aaron Maybin had two sacks. Bani Gbadyu snagged his first career interception. Twenty-eight Nittany Lions recorded at least one tackle. The win tied Joe Paterno with Florida State's Bobby Bowden atop the career wins list among major college coaches with his 373rd win.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083008aaa.html Nittany Lions Roll Past Coastal Carolina, 66–10 August 30, 2008 September 2, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20080902000019/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083008aaa.html September 2, 2008 live September 6: Oregon State Oregon State 0 7 0 7 Penn State 14 21 10 0 In the week leading up to the game, a campus police search turned up a small amount of marijuana in an on-campus apartment home to defensive end Maurice Evans, defensive tackle Abe Koroma, tight end Andrew Quarless and cornerback A. J. Wallace. Coach Paterno later announced that Evans, Koroma and Quarless would not play against Oregon State. Wallace was allowed to return to practice, according to Paterno, "Wallace was not part of that." In an unrelated incident, cornerback Willie Harriott was dismissed from the team.http://pennstate.scout.com/2/786961.html Paterno Benches Three for Oregon State Mark Brennan Fight On State September 4, 2008 September 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080908025112/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/786961.html September 8, 2008 dead mdy-all Despite the off-field distractions, the Nittany Lions rolled to a 35–7 halftime lead en route to a 45–14 win in their first ever meeting with the Beavers. Sophomore tailback Evan Royster ran for a career-high 141 yards on seventeen carries and three touchdowns. Daryll Clark's 276 total yards of offense (215 yards passing, 61 yards rushing) helped Penn State total 454 yards of offense. Linebackers Tyrell Sales and NaVorro Bowman both recorded ten tackles each, both career-highs. Linebacker Josh Hull and safety Mark Rubin both made their first career interceptions.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090608aaa.html Nittany Lions Thump Oregon State, 45–14 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 6, 2008 September 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080910013154/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090608aaa.html September 10, 2008 live Junior defensive end Jerome Hayes, making his first career start in place of the suspended Evans, was lost for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Hayes missed the latter half of the 2007 season with a torn ACL in his right knee.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090708aaa.html Hayes to Miss Remainder of Season With Knee Injury Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 7, 2008 September 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080910031426/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090708aaa.html September 10, 2008 live For his performance, Royster was named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week. 2008 Oregon State Beavers football team September 13: Syracuse Penn State 21 17 10 7 Syracuse 0 6 7 0 The Nittany Lions defeated their old rivals 55–13 in their first meeting since the series was last played in 1990. Each of Penn State's three quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. Daryll Clark finished 10 of 21 for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Pat Devlin was 8 of 13 for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and Paul Cianciolo was 2 of 4 for 51 yards and a score. Receivers Jordan Norwood and Deon Butler both had over 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns apiece. Kevin Kelly kicked a 52-yard field goal just before halftime, the second-longest of his career, and backup kicker Collin Wagner kicked a 43-yard field goal late in the third quarter, his first career field goal. The Nittany Lion defense held the Orange offense without a first down until early in the second quarter.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091308aab.html Nittany Lions Thump Syracuse, 55–13 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 13, 2008 September 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080915231004/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091308aab.html September 15, 2008 live 2008 Syracuse Orange football team September 20: Temple Temple 0 0 3 0 Penn State 0 31 7 7 After a scoreless first quarter, the Nittany Lions scored three touchdowns in the first six minutes of the second quarter en route to a 31–0 halftime lead. The Penn State defense held the Owls to only 138 yards of total offense, including only 16 yards on the ground. In contrast, the Nittany Lions totaled 546 of offense, highlighted by Stephfon Green's 132 rushing yards including a 69-yard touchdown.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092008aad.html No. 16 Penn State Cruises to a 45–3 Victory Over Temple Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 20, 2008 September 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080922065801/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092008aad.html September 22, 2008 live Sophomore linebacker NaVorro Bowman, in his first start, recorded eleven tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks, a forced fumble and an interception. Bowman was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week.http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092208aaa.html MSU's Ringer Becomes First Offensive Player to Claim Three Straight Weekly Football Honors Big Ten Conference September 22, 2008 September 22, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080925150135/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092208aaa.html September 25, 2008 dead mdy-all The win, combined with Florida State's loss to Wake Forest, gave Paterno sole possession of the career record for most wins by a Division I FBS coach.JoePa is Back On Top http://pennstate.scout.com/2/792754.html Mark Harrington Fight On State September 20, 2008 September 21, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080924003916/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/792754.html September 24, 2008 dead mdy-all September 27: Illinois Illinois 14 0 3 7 Penn State 14 7 3 14 The Nittany Lions defeated the Fighting Illini 38–24 in a nationally televised, prime time, "White Out" game, earning their first win over a ranked opponent this season and their first victory over a ranked opponent in a conference opener since joining the Big Ten. Illinois jumped out to a 14–7 lead, becoming the first team to take a lead on the Nittany Lions and the first to score points against them in the first quarter this season. However, the Nittany Lions responded with two touchdowns en route to a 21–14 halftime lead. The Illini wouldn't score again until kicking a field goal on the final play of the third quarter after recovering a Stephfon Green fumble, but Derrick Williams returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown. Penn State was 4 of 4 in the red zone and was penalized only once for 10 yards. The Illini's 24 points were the most allowed by Penn State this season as were their 189 total rushing yards.http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2008/09/28/sports/local/doc48e049e15e488715394400.txt Not just getting by anymore The Sentinel Carlisle Thomas Eric September 29, 2008 September 29, 2008 Derrick Williams is the first player under Paterno to score a rushing, receiving, and a kick return touchdown in the same game.Penn State Remains Unbeaten, Tops Illinois, 38–24 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08271/915839-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20080928201320/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08271/915839-100.stm dead September 28, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 27, 2008 September 28, 2008 His career-high 241 all-purpose yards (33 rushing, 75 receiving and 133 on kick returns) are the most by a Nittany Lion since Larry Johnson gained 289 yards versus Michigan State in 2002.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092808aag.html Notes and Records:Penn State vs. Illinois Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 28, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080930140946/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092808aag.html September 30, 2008 live Williams was selected the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week.http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092908aab.html Michigan, Northwestern and Penn State Football Players Honored After Big Wins Big Ten Conference September 29, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081001003142/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092908aab.html October 1, 2008 dead mdy-all 2008 Illinois Fighting Illini football team October 4: Purdue Penn State 0 10 7 3 Purdue 0 0 0 6 Penn State defeated the Boilermakers 20–6 in their last matchup against Purdue coach Joe Tiller, who is retiring after this season. The Nittany Lions outgained Purdue 422 to 241 in total offense. Daryll Clark completed 18 of 26 passes for 226 yards and a ran for a touchdown—a quarterback sneak on 4th-and-goal in the second quarter for the first points of the game. Running back Evan Royster ran for 141 yards and a touchdown and also caught four passes for 53 yards. Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter finished 13 of 22 for 112 yards but was replaced by backup Joey Elliott after throwing an interception to Nittany Lions safety Drew Astorino. Purdue kicker Chris Summers missed all three of his kick attempts—two field goal attempts and an extra point attempt. Running back Kory Sheets' fourth-quarter touchdown on Purdue's last possession of the game was Purdue's first offensive touchdown against Penn State since 2005.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100408aab.html No. 6 Nittany Lions Halt Purdue, 20–6 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 4, 2008 October 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081006071403/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100408aab.html October 6, 2008 live 2008 Purdue Boilermakers football team October 11: Wisconsin Penn State 3 21 17 7 Wisconsin 0 7 0 0 Daryll Clark ran for two touchdowns and threw for one to Deon Butler in Penn State's 48–7 win over the Badgers in Camp Randall Stadium, handing them their worst home loss since 1989. Derrick Williams returned a punt for a touchdown, Evan Royster and backup quarterback Pat Devlin scored touchdowns on short runs, and Kevin Kelly kicked two field goals for the Nittany Lions.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=282850275 Paterno coaches Penn State blowout of Wisconsin from press box October 12, 2008 October 11, 2008 Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20081013100415/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850275 October 13, 2008 deadhttp://www.badgerbeat.com/news/article/id/309121?page=1 Penn State hands Badgers worst home loss since 1989 Tom Mulhern Badger Beat October 11, 2008 October 14, 2008 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Penn State was penalized only once for 10 yards. Clark was 16 of 25 passing for a career-high 244 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for a pair of scores for the first time in his career. He was named Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week.Penn State Earns Offensive and Defensive Laurels in Football http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101308aaa.html Big Ten Conference October 13, 2008 October 14, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081015051511/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101308aaa.html October 15, 2008 dead mdy-all Defensive end Aaron Maybin, making only his fifth career start, was named Big Ten's Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Maybin recorded six tackles, a career-high 3.5 tackles-for-loss, a sack, two forced fumbles and a pass break-up. Maybin also stripped Badgers quarterback Allen Evridge late in the first half deep in Badgers territory, which was recovered by linebacker Josh Hull. Lydell Sargeant intercepted two passes, his first interceptions of the season.Lions Use 2005 for Motivation http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/10/14/lions_use_2005_for_motivation.aspxl Andrew Wible The Daily Collegian October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110525092354/http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/10/14/lions_use_2005_for_motivation.aspxl May 25, 2011 2008 Wisconsin Badgers football team October 18: Michigan Michigan 10 7 0 0 Penn State 7 7 12 20 In front of the fourth-largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history, the Nittany Lions ended a nine-game losing streak to the Wolverines, dating back to 1997. Michigan tallied 204 yards of offense and scored on their first three possessions to take a 17–7 lead early in the second quarter. Daryll Clark's touchdown pass to Jordan Norwood late in the first half cut Michigan's lead to 17–14. Despite trailing at halftime for the first time this season, the Nittany Lion offense would outscore the Wolverines 32–0 in the second half and the defense made key halftime adjustments to limit the Wolverines to only 87 yards the remainder of the game. Clark finished 18 of 31 for 171 yards and a touchdown and also ran for 45 yards and two one-yard touchdowns, but lost a fumble on Penn State's second drive which led to a Wolverine field goal. Evan Royster ran for a career-high 174 yards on eighteen carries for a 9.7 yard per carry average, including a 44-yard touchdown for Penn State's first points. Deon Butler had a season-high eight receptions for 105 yards, his fourth-career 100-yard game. Stephfon Green took a screen pass from Pat Devlin and outran the Wolverines defense 80 yards for the Nittany Lions' final score. Linebacker NaVorro Bowman led the defense with eleven tackles. Defensive tackle Jared Odrick made a career-high six stops, with 2.5 tackles for loss, but his biggest play occurred with 4:39 remaining in the third quarter when he sacked Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan, who was playing in place of the injured Steven Threet, in the end zone for a safety and Penn State's first lead of the game, 19–17. Aaron Maybin finished with four tackles, including a sack of Threet that forced a fumble, which was recovered by Abe Koroma and led to a Penn State touchdown.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101808aaa.html Nittany Lions Go to 8–0 With 46–17 Thumping of Michigan Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 18, 2008 October 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081021171711/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101808aaa.html October 21, 2008 live Kicker Kevin Kelly made three field goals and five extra points to become the Big Ten's all-time leader in career kick scoring (376 career points) and was named the Big Ten's Special Teams Player of the Week.http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102008aaa.html Iowa Sweeps Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week in Football Big Ten Conference October 20, 2008 October 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081023145408/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102008aaa.html October 23, 2008 dead mdy-all Odrick's sack for a safety was named the Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Week. 2008 Michigan Wolverines football team October 25: Ohio State Penn State 0 3 0 10 Ohio State 0 3 3 0 For the fourth straight year, ESPN's College GameDay crew broadcast from the site of the Penn State–Ohio State match-up.http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/512368.html?nav=742 PSU vs. OSU countdown October 21, 2008 October 21, 2008 Altoona Mirrorhttp://www.imakenews.com/footballletter/e_article001243360.cfm?x=bdBCSFS,b2VyWl7g The Football Letter: Notes from the Cuff October 27, 2008 Black John October 27, 2008 The Penn State Alumni Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081216065353/http://www.imakenews.com/footballletter/e_article001243360.cfm?x=bdBCSFS%2Cb2VyWl7g December 16, 2008 In front of an Ohio Stadium-record crowd of 105,711, the Nittany Lions got their first win at Ohio State since 1978 by defeating the Buckeyes 13–6 in a game where both offenses were held below their season averages. The turning point of the game occurred early in the fourth quarter with Ohio State holding a three-point lead and facing a 3rd-and-1. Safety Mark Rubin tackled Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor and forced a fumble recovered by linebacker NaVorro Bowman. Backup quarterback Pat Devlin, in for an injured Daryll Clark, scored on a quarterback sneak for the only touchdown of the game. After Kevin Kelly's second field goal, the Buckeyes last drive was ended with an interception by cornerback Lydell Sargeant at the goal line, Pryor's second turnover of the game. The Buckeyes were limited to their lowest point total in Ohio Stadium since 1982, and the Nittany Lions were charged with zero penalties. Clark completed 12 of 20 passes for 121 yards before leaving. Devlin only attempted one pass, which drew a pass interference flag. Evan Royster had 77 yards on 19 carries. The Nittany Lions defense held the Buckeyes running game in check, holding Pryor to six yards on nine attempts, and Chris "Beanie" Wells to 55 yards on 22 carries. Rubin led the defense with a career-high eleven tackles and the forced fumble, and Bowman had ten tackles and the fumble recovery.Ron Musselman PSU Football: Ends Jinx in Columbus With 13–6 Win http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08300/923068-13.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20081027182324/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08300/923068-13.stm dead October 27, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 26, 2008 October 26, 2008No. 3 Nittany Lions Top No. 10 Buckeyes, 13–6 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102508aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 25, 2008 October 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081029064052/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102508aaa.html October 29, 2008 dead Rubin's forced fumble was voted the week's Pontiac Game Changing Performance with an overwhelming 53 percent of the total votes,http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103008aag.html https://archive.today/20130121090335/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103008aag.html dead January 21, 2013 Rubin Fumble Hit Landslide Winner of Pontiac Game Changing Performance Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 30, 2008 October 31, 2008 and Rubin was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation Defensive Player of the WeekRubin Earns Walter Camp Defensive Honors; Fumble Hit Up For Pontiac Game Changing Performance http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102608aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 26, 2008 October 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081029064102/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102608aaa.html October 29, 2008 dead and the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Week.Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin Earn Football Weekly Laurels http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102708aaa.html Big Ten Conference October 27, 2008 October 27, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101114420/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102708aaa.html November 1, 2008 dead mdy-all The team was named the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America.Penn State is Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2008/team081027.html Football Writers Association of America October 27, 2008 October 28, 2008 Kelly's two field goals moved him into a first place tie for made field goals (72) in Big Ten history. The win earned the seventh-largest regular season primetime audience ever on ABC. It was the second-highest of the 2008 college football season, drawing a larger audience than Game 3 of the 2008 World Series played on the same evening.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103008aaa.html Nittany Lions' Win Over Ohio State Earns Seventh-Highest Primetime Audience on ABC Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 30, 2008 October 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081102103839/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103008aaa.html November 2, 2008 live Despite being an away game, thousands of Penn State students and fans rioted in the streets of State College following the game.Fans Flood Streets After Game Victory http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/10/27/fans_flood_streets_after_game.aspx The Daily Collegian October 27, 2008 November 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081030044052/http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/10/27/fans_flood_streets_after_game.aspx October 30, 2008 dead mdy-all 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team November 8: Iowa Penn State 3 10 10 0 Iowa 7 0 7 10 Penn State was handed their only loss of the regular season when Iowa kicked a 31-yard field goal with :01 remaining to win the game, 24–23. Iowa began their game-winning drive at their own 15-yard line following a Tyler Sash interception of a Daryll Clark pass. It was only Clark's third interception of the year. Derrick Williams was a multidimensional threat: taking several direct snaps from a variant of the Wildcat formation, rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown on twelve carries, and completing his first career pass (23 yards to tight end Mickey Shuler). Running back Evan Royster picked up 90 yards and a touchdown on a career-high twenty-six carries, becoming the 12th Nittany Lion to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. Receiver Deon Butler had three catches, moving him into a tie with Bobby Engram for the career receptions leader at Penn State (167). Kevin Kelly set the Big Ten record for career field goals with his 24-yarder in the first quarter, topping Mike Nugent's previous record of 72. Kelly has kicked field goals in a school-record 30 consecutive games.Penn State Notebook: A Recap of Saturday's 24–23 Loss to Iowa at Kinnick Field in Iowa City, Iowa Mark Wogenrich https://www.mcall.com/2008/11/09/penn-state-notebook-a-recap-of-saturdays-24-23-loss-to-iowa-at-kinnick-field-in-iowa-city-iowa/ The Morning Call Allentown November 9, 2008 November 10, 2008 Penn State's defense limited the Iowa offense to 272 yards and forced two turnovers but allowed the Hawkeyes to drive 41 yards and into field goal range on the game's final drive, aided by a controversial pass interference penalty against Penn State on what appeared to be a legitimate stop on 3rd and 15.... The penalty led to Iowa's last-second field goal win. 2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football team November 15: Indiana Indiana 0 7 0 0 Penn State 0 10 17 7 Penn State overcame a sluggish first half to preserve their perfect record over the Hoosiers with a 34–7 victory. The Nittany Lions overcame three Daryll Clark turnovers, who threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Deon Butler had five receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown, becoming Penn State's career receptions leader with 172, passing Bobby Engram (167). Derrick Williams accumulated 164 all-purpose yards, the second-highest total of his career. Williams ran for a career-high 61 yards on four carries, including a career-long 36-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. His 39-yard touchdown catch was his longest career reception. The defense held Indiana to 180 yards of total offense and only six first downs, the fewest Penn State has ever allowed in a Big Ten game. Linebacker Josh Hull led all tacklers with seven, including his first career sack. The only points allowed came on a Marcus Thigpen 57-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter to tie the game 7–7. Kevin Kelly later kicked a field goal to give the Lions a 10–7 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Nittany Lions defense would only give up 36 yards and one first down.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111508aaa.html https://archive.today/20120710032252/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111508aaa.html dead July 10, 2012 Nittany Lions Thump Hoosiers, 34–7; Improve To 10–1 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 15, 2008 November 17, 2008 2008 Indiana Hoosiers football team November 22: Michigan State Michigan State 0 7 0 11 Penn State 7 21 14 7 On Senior Day, the Nittany Lions clinched a Rose Bowl BCS bid and a share of the Big Ten championship with a 49–18 victory over the Spartans. In snowy weather conditions, Daryll Clark threw for career-highs of 341 yards and four touchdowns. The offensive line, led by seniors A. Q. Shipley, Gerald Cadogan, Mike Lucian and Rich Ohrnberger, and senior fullback Dan Lawlor paved the way for Penn State's 557 yards of total offense. Senior receiver Jordan Norwood had five receptions for a career-high 127 yards. Fellow senior Deon Butler tallied 133 yards on three receptions, all resulting in touchdowns. Entering the game, Spartans running back Javon Ringer was third in the NCAA in rushing averaging 140.7 yards per game, but the Penn State defense held Ringer to a season-low 42 yards. Senior Mark Rubin led all Penn State tacklers with eight. Senior defensive backs Lydell Sargeant and Anthony Scirrotto each had one interception, with Scirrotto's leading to a Derrick Williams 32-yard touchdown on the next offensive play.No. 7 Nittany Lions Defeat Spartans to Claim Big Ten Title, BCS Bid http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112208aaa.html https://archive.today/20120712090404/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112208aaa.html dead July 12, 2012 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 22, 2008 November 24, 2008 The win was the 800th in Penn State history. The Nittany Lions are the sixth school to reach 800 wins, joining Michigan (872), Notre Dame (830), Texas (830), Nebraska (815) and Ohio State (808).Postgame Notes http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112308aad.html https://archive.today/20120712042153/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112308aad.html dead July 12, 2012 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 23, 2008 November 24, 2008 Clark was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week.Four Schools Honored with Final Weekly Football Awards http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112408aab.html Big Ten Conference November 24, 2008 November 24, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081224074039/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112408aab.html December 24, 2008 dead mdy-all 2008 Michigan State Spartans football team Land Grant Trophy January 1, 2009: USC (Rose Bowl) Penn State 7 0 0 17 USC 7 24 0 7 2009 Rose Bowl For the first time since 2004, the Big Ten and Pac-10 champs met in the Rose Bowl. During the years in between, one or the other was in the BCS national championship. However, the last time USC and Penn State met in a bowl game, Penn State was still an independent. thumb|right|275px|The Rose Bowl stadium, prepared the 95th edition of the nation's oldest bowl game. After a close first quarter, USC scored 24 unanswered second quarter points en route to a 31–7 halftime lead. A possible fumble in Penn State's favor was negated by an offsides penalty and Stephon Green's fumble just before halftime led to the final USC touchdown. The second half was more in Penn State's favor. USC continued their pass-heavy gameplan, but Penn State adjusted and was able to outscore USC 17–7 in the second half. Penn State cut the lead to 38–24 with 4 and 1/2 minutes left, but their first attempt to cut further into the lead was immediately intercepted. However, USC's next punt went sailing over the punter and Penn State recovered, giving Penn State the ball at the USC 14, but it was also intercepted. With the loss, Penn State moved to 1–2 in Rose Bowls and 1–1 under Joe Paterno. After taking over for an injured Evan Royster in the second quarter, backup tailback Stephfon Green finished with 57 yards on 10 carries and was the Nittany Lions' leading receiver with five catches for 67 yards. Green left the game in the fourth quarter after sustaining what appeared to be a sprained right ankle. However, tests conducted after the team returned home revealed that Green sustained broken bones in his right leg and ankle and would require surgery to help repair the bones. Green is expected out of action for up to three months.http://pennstate.scout.com/2/829733.html Mark Brennan Tough Break(s) for TB Green Fight On State January 12, 2009 January 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090211021320/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/829733.html February 11, 2009 dead mdy-all 2008 USC Trojans football team Rankings 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 16 6 8 22 22 19 19 17 17 16 15 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 (3) 3 (4) 3 3 (2) 3 (3) 3 3 3 (3) 3 (5) 3 3 (6) 2 (6) 2 (17) 3 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 6 6 6 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 Awards Watchlists Deon Butler Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlisthttp://www.biletnikoffaward.com/candidates.htm The 2008 Biletnikoff Award "Watch List" The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. October 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080907103049/http://www.biletnikoffaward.com/candidates.htm September 7, 2008 dead mdy-all Gerald Cadogan Outland Trophy watchlisthttp://www.ncaafootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=34&url_article_id=12166&change_well_id=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20170409111548/http://www.ncaafootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=34&url_article_id=12166&change_well_id=2 dead April 9, 2017 2008 Outland Trophy Watch List Announced NCAAFootball.com April 18, 2008 April 19, 2008 Draddy Trophy semifinalisthttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2008/10/1/_51885.aspx?path=football NFF Announces 2008 Draddy Trophy Semifinalists National Football Foundation October 1, 2008 October 2, 2008 Daryll Clark Maxwell Award watchlisthttp://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/content/awards/watch_list_full.htm#Maxwell%20Award 2008 Maxwell Award College Player Watch List Maxwell Football Club October 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081010084346/http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/content/awards/watch_list_full.htm October 10, 2008 dead and semifinalisthttp://pennstate.scout.com/2/808649.html Paterno, Clark, Maybin Semifinalists Fight On State November 5, 2008 November 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210074947/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/808649.html December 10, 2008 dead mdy-all Davey O'Brien Award semifinalisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102708aab.html Clark Named a Semifinalist for Davey O'Brien Award Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 27, 2008 October 27, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081029192836/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102708aab.html October 29, 2008 dead Maurice Evans Lombardi Award watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031008aaa.html Evans & Shipley Named to Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics March 10, 2008 March 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080316002315/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031008aaa.html March 16, 2008 live Bronko Nagurski Trophy watchlisthttp://pennstate.scout.com/2/754247.html Evans on Nagurski Watch List Fight On State May 12, 2008 May 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080521033607/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/754247.html May 21, 2008 dead mdy-all Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist Ted Hendricks Award watchlist Kevin Kelly Lou Groza Award watchlisthttp://www.lougrozaaward.com/Candidates/Preseason.htm 2008 Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List Palm Beach County Sports Institute October 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080919061530/http://www.lougrozaaward.com/Candidates/Preseason.htm September 19, 2008 dead and semifinalisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110308aaa.html Kelly Named a Semifinalist for Lou Groza Award; Indiana Game Set for Noon Kick Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 3, 2008 November 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081207030554/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110308aaa.html December 7, 2008 live Aaron Maybin Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalist and finalisthttp://pennstate.scout.com/2/815283.html Maybin a Bednarik Finalist Mark Brennan Fight On State November 24, 2008 November 24, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081224111433/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/815283.html December 24, 2008 dead mdy-all Walter Camp Player of the Year watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111308aac.html https://archive.today/20130121054853/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111308aac.html dead January 21, 2013 Maybin on Watch Lists for Walter Camp Player of the Year and Hendricks Defensive End Award Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 13, 2008 November 14, 2008 Ted Hendricks Award mid-season watchlist and finalisthttp://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_601133.html Penn State's Maybin is Hendricks Finalist December 3, 2008 December 2, 2008 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090504054659/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_601133.html May 4, 2009 Joe Paterno George Munger Award semifinalist Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award finalisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120908aac.html https://archive.today/20120708184944/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120908aac.html dead July 8, 2012 Paterno A Finalist for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 9, 2008 December 10, 2008 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year finalisthttp://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2008/robinson081211.html Nine Coaches Selected as Finalists for Eddie Robinson Award Football Writers Association of America December 11, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081231143255/http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2008/robinson081211.html December 31, 2008 live Evan Royster Maxwell Award watchlist Doak Walker Award semifinalisthttp://smu.edu/athleticforum/news/111108DWsemifinalists08.pdf 2008 Doak Walker Award Semifinalists Announced November 11, 2008 November 12, 2008 Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum https://web.archive.org/web/20081230155311/http://smu.edu/athleticforum/news/111108DWsemifinalists08.pdf December 30, 2008 dead mdy-all A. Q. Shipley Lombardi Award watchlist Outland Trophy watchlist Rimington Trophy watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050708aaa.html Shipley Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics May 7, 2008 May 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080510211541/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050708aaa.html May 10, 2008 live and finalisthttp://www.rimingtontrophy.com/news/?id=8415 2008 Rimington Trophy Finalists Announced Boomer Esiason Foundation December 4, 2008 December 5, 2008 Derrick Williams Maxwell Award watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070108aaa.html Evans Named To Bednarik And Williams To Maxwell Award Watch Lists Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics July 1, 2008 July 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080705231546/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070108aaa.html July 5, 2008 dead Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlist Players Jeremy Boone ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-Districthttp://www.cosida.com/documents/2008/11/5/08football.pdf 2008 Academic All-District Football Team College Sports Information Directors of America November 5, 2008 November 26, 2008 NaVorro Bowman First-team All-Big Tenhttp://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112408aag.html Big Ten Announces 2008 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors Big Ten Conference November 25, 2008 November 24, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081216013937/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112408aag.html December 16, 2008 dead mdy-all ESPN All-Big Ten ESPN All-Bowl TeamBowman Named to ESPN.com All-Bowl Team Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012109aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090125041416/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012109aaa.html January 25, 2009 live Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (September 20) Phil Steele's mid-season All-American Deon Butler Second-team All-Big Ten (conference media selection) Gerald Cadogan First-team All-Big Ten Big Ten Sportsmanship Award ESPN All-Big Ten ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-American2008 ESPN THE MAGAZINE Academic All-America College Sports Information Directors of America http://www.cosida.com/documents/2008/11/26/2008AAAFootball.pdf November 26, 2008 November 26, 2008 Daryll Clark First-team All-Big Ten ESPN All-Big TenYour 2008 Big Ten all-conference team http://myespn.go.com/blogs/ncfnation/0-4-223/Your-2008-Big-Ten-all-conference-team.html December 10, 2008 December 11, 2008 Adam Rittenberg ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20081217152656/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/ncfnation/0-4-223/Your-2008-Big-Ten-all-conference-team.html December 17, 2008 dead mdy-all Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (October 11) Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (November 22) Pat Devlin ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District Josh Hull ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-American Kevin Kelly First-team All-Big Ten Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 18) Aaron Maybin First-team Walter Camp All-American FWAA All-Americanhttp://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2008/allamerica081213.html FWAA Names 2008 All-America Team Football Writers Association of America December 13, 2008 December 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217021436/http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2008/allamerica081213.html December 17, 2008 live First-team Associated Press All-Americanhttps://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081216/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_ap_all_america_team AP All-America Team Associated Press December 16, 2008 December 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081218083601/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081216/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_ap_all_america_team December 18, 2008 dead CBS Sports All-Americanhttp://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/11167903 CBSSports.com 2008 All-America Team December 18, 2008 CBS Sports https://web.archive.org/web/20081215095643/http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/11167903 December 15, 2008 dead mdy Second-team Sports Illustrated All-Americanhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/12/15/all.americans/index.html?eref=T1 SI.com's 2008 All-Americans Sports Illustrated December 16, 2008 December 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217074139/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/12/15/all.americans/index.html?eref=T1 December 17, 2008 dead Second-team Sporting News All-Americanhttp://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=497804 Sporting News' college football All-American Second Team Sporting News December 17, 2008 December 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081221072529/http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=497804 December 21, 2008 dead Third-team Rivals.com All-American First-team All-Big Ten ESPN All-Big Ten Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 11) Sports Illustrated mid-season All-Americanhttp://live.psu.edu/story/35380/nw2 Trio of Nittany Lions honored on mid-season All-America teams Pennsylvania State University October 17, 2008 October 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090504125014/http://live.psu.edu/story/35380/nw2 May 4, 2009 dead mdy-all College Football News mid-season All-American CBS Sports mid-season All-American Phil Steele's mid-season All-American Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. National Defensive Player of the YearJones Ryan What Off-Season? The Penn Stater 25 March–April 2009 Jared Odrick First-team All-Big Ten (conference coaches selection) ESPN/Pontiac Game Changing Performance (Oct. 18)http://live.psu.edu/story/35546 Odrick sack is landslide winner of Pontiac Game Changing Performance Pennsylvania State University October 24, 2008 October 24, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090616003227/http://live.psu.edu/story/35546 June 16, 2009 dead mdy-all Rich Ohrnberger Third-team Associated Press All-American First-team All-Big Ten ESPN All-Big Ten Andrew Pitz ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-American Evan Royster Second-team All-Big Ten Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (September 6)http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090808aaa.html Big Ten Honors Three Offensive Players of the Week in Football For First Time Since 1997 Big Ten Conference September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080909163255/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090808aaa.html September 9, 2008 dead mdy-all Mark Rubin Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 25) ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-American Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 25) ESPN/Pontiac Game Changing Performance (Oct. 25) Lydell Sargeant Second-team All-Big Ten (conference media selection) Anthony Scirrotto Third-team Rivals.com All-American First-team All-Big Ten (conference coaches selection) A. Q. Shipley 2008 Rimington Trophy winnerPSU Football: Shipley Receives National Award http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08345/934028-143.stm Ron Musselman Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 10, 2008 December 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081213130524/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08345/934028-143.stm December 13, 2008 dead First-team Walter Camp All-American2008 Walter Camp All-American Team Announced http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2008_walter_camp_all_american_team_announced/ Walter Camp Football Foundation December 11, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081214232139/http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2008_walter_camp_all_american_team_announced/ December 14, 2008 dead mdy FWAA All-American ESPN All-Americanhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/flash/2008/allamerican ESPN.com's 2008 All-America Team ESPN December 18, 2008 December 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081219031042/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/flash/2008/allamerican December 19, 2008 live CBS Sports All-American Second-team Associated Press All-American Second-team Sports Illustrated All-American Third-team Rivals.com All-American First-team All-Big Ten Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year ESPN All-Big Ten Sports Illustrated mid-season All-American College Football News mid-season All-American CBS Sports mid-season All-American Phil Steele's mid-season All-AmericanPhil Steele's 2008 Midseason All-American and All-Conference Teams http://www.philsteele.com/FBS%20Info/midssn%20all%20conf/2008midssnallame.html Phil Steele's Publications October 30, 2008 October 2010 H3llBot Derrick Williams Second-team Walter Camp All-American Third-team Associated Press All-American Second-team Sporting News All-American Second-team Rivals.com All-AmericanRivals.com 2008 All-America Teams http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=887528 Rivals.com December 10, 2008 December 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081216202823/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=887528 December 16, 2008 dead mdy First-team All-Big Ten (conference coaches selection) ESPN All-Big Ten Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sep. 27) Sports Illustrated mid-season All-American College Football News mid-season All-American CBS Sports mid-season All-American Sporting News Today mid-season All-AmericanWilliams Named to Sporting News Today Mid-season All-America Team http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102908aai.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 29, 2008 October 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101081924/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102908aai.html November 1, 2008 live Phil Steele's mid-season All-American Stefen Wisniewski Second-team All-Big Ten (conference coaches selection) ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District Second-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-American Coaches Joe Paterno Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year Other awards 2008 Lambert Trophy winnerhttp://www.ecacsports.com/sports/fall/fball/news/2008_ECAC_FB_TOY ECAC Announces Football Teams of the Year January 6, 2009 January 13, 2009 Eastern College Athletic Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20090201174942/http://ecacsports.com/sports/fall/fball/news/2008_ECAC_FB_TOY February 1, 2009 dead mdy-all FWAA Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week (October 25) Postseason Penn State finished the season ranked number 8 in both the final AP and Coaches college football polls, earning Penn State its 22nd Top 10 finish under Joe Paterno. It's the 34th final top 25 ranking under Paterno.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010909aab.html Nittany Lions Earn 22nd Top 10 Ranking Under Paterno Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 9, 2009 January 9, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116092747/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010909aab.html January 16, 2009 live Penn State finished second in football attendance for the sixth time this decade and in the top four for the 18th consecutive year, averaging 108,254 for seven home games, including crowds of 110,017 on homecoming to watch Penn State host Michigan, the fourth-largest in Beaver Stadium history, and 109,845 to watch Penn State beat Michigan State and clinch the Big Ten title, the seventh-largest in Beaver Stadium history.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021709aae.html Nittany Lion Fans Keep Beaver Stadium Among Nation's Top Drawing Venues Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics February 17, 2009 March 3, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090221045529/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021709aae.html February 21, 2009 live In December, backup quarterback Pat Devlin decided to transfer from Penn State and would not play in the Rose Bowl. Devlin appeared in ten games for the Nittany Lions, passing for 459 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-880/Penn-State-backup-QB-Devlin-to-transfer.html Penn State backup QB Devlin to transfer Adam Rittenberg December 10, 2008 December 11, 2008 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20081214200913/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-880/Penn-State-backup-QB-Devlin-to-transfer.html December 14, 2008 dead mdy-all Devlin later committed to Delaware, a Division I FCS school, where he will have two years of eligibility left.Devlin to Delaware Jeff McLane http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-pennstate/Devlin_to_Del.html The Philadelphia Inquirer December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081224103553/http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/Devlin_to_Del.html December 24, 2008 live In January, redshirt sophomore defensive end Aaron Maybin announced that he was skipping his final two seasons of eligibility and declared for the 2009 NFL draft.Matt Herb Fight On State http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830013.html Maybin Makes It Official January 13, 2009 January 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090130084857/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830013.html January 30, 2009 dead mdy-all Junior defensive end Maurice Evans, despite losing his starting position and playing time to Maybin due to a three-game suspension for marijuana possession, also declared for the draft.Penn State's Maurice Evans Heading to NFL Jeff McLane http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/20090114_Penn_State_s_Maurice_Evans_heading_to_NFL.html The Philadelphia Inquirer January 14, 2009 January 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090118222849/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/20090114_Penn_State_s_Maurice_Evans_heading_to_NFL.html January 18, 2009 dead After the Rose Bowl, defensive line coach Larry Johnson, Sr. interviewed with Illinois head coach Ron Zook to become the Illini's defensive coordinator. While many anticipated Johnson to take the job, in the end Johnson decided to stay at his current position at Penn State.Penn State's Johnson Staying Put http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830545.html Mark Brennan Fight On State January 15, 2009 January 15, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090118193500/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830545.html January 18, 2009 dead mdy-allLarry Johnson Staying With PSU David Jones http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/01/larry_johnson_staying_at_psu.html The Patriot News Harrisburg January 15, 2009 January 15, 2009 https://archive.today/20090116160652/http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/01/larry_johnson_staying_at_psu.html January 16, 2009 live Eight players were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, held February 18–24 in Indianapolis: Deon Butler, Gerald Cadogan, Maurice Evans, Aaron Maybin, Jordan Norwood, Lydell Sargeant, A. Q. Shipley and Derrick Williams.http://www.nflcombine.net/players/official-invite-list NFL Combine Official Invite List 2009 National Invitational Camp February 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090206173248/http://www.nflcombine.net/players/official-invite-list February 6, 2009 live NFL draft Five Penn State players were selected in the 2009 NFL draft.Buffalo Selects Maybin No. 11 Overall in NFL Draft http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042509aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 25, 2009 April 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090429090134/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042509aaa.html April 29, 2009 liveWilliams, Butler, Ohrnberger and Shipley Selected on Second Day of NFL Draft http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042609aab.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 26, 2009 April 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090429100232/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042609aab.html April 29, 2009 live Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 1st 11 11 Aaron Maybin Defensive end Buffalo Bills 3rd 18 82 Derrick Williams Wide receiver Detroit Lions 3rd 27 91 Deon Butler Wide receiver Seattle Seahawks 4th 23 123 Rich Ohrnberger Guard New England Patriots 7th 17 226 A. Q. Shipley Center Pittsburgh Steelers Along with the five players selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, nine other players have signed with NFL teams. Name Position Team Gerald Cadogan Tackle Carolina Panthers Tony Davis Cornerback Arizona Cardinals Maurice Evans Defensive end New York Giants Josh Gaines Defensive end Philadelphia Eagles Jordan Norwood Wide receiver Cleveland Browns Mark Rubin Safety St. Louis Rams Tyrell Sales Linebacker Indianapolis Colts Lydell Sargeant Cornerback Buffalo Bills Anthony Scirrotto Safety Carolina Panthers All-star games Game Date Site Players 84th East–West Shrine Game January 17, 2009 Robertson Stadium,Houston, Texas Deon Butler84th Annual East–West Shrine Game East Roster http://www.shrinegame.com/rosters/84th_East_Numerical_Roster.pdf January 6, 2009 January 7, 2009 East West Shrine Game https://web.archive.org/web/20090206070614/http://shrinegame.com/rosters/84th_East_Numerical_Roster.pdf February 6, 2009 dead 60th Senior Bowl January 24, 2009 Ladd–Peebles Stadium,Mobile, Alabama Derrick Williamshttp://seniorbowl.com/article.asp?articleID=122 New Year's Day Bowl Games to Feature 18 Future Senior Bowlers December 31, 2009 January 7, 2009 Senior Bowl dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090615222845/http://seniorbowl.com/article.asp?articleID=122 June 15, 2009 3rd Texas vs. The Nation Game January 31, 2009 Sun Bowl Stadium,El Paso, Texas Gerald Cadogan, Jordan Norwood, Rich Ohrnberger, Lydell Sargeant, Anthony ScirrottoBig Ten sends 11 to Texas vs. The Nation game Adam Rittenberg January 14, 2009 January 15, 2009 ESPN http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-1106/Big-Ten-sends-11-to-Texas-vs--The-Nation-game.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090122020848/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-1106/Big-Ten-sends-11-to-Texas-vs--The-Nation-game.html January 22, 2009 dead mdy * A.Q. Shipley was also invited to play in the East–West Shrine Game but declined in favor of attending the official Rimington Trophy ceremonyPSU's Shipley to Skip East-West Game for Rimington Ceremony Ron Musselman http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09012/941318-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20110522131021/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09012/941318-100.stm dead May 22, 2011 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 12, 2009 January 13, 2009 References Penn State Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football seasons Category:Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy seasons Penn State Nittany Lions football