1967 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1967 Penn State Nittany Lions football Independent 11 10 8–2–1 Joe Paterno 2nd I formation Jim O'Hora 2nd 4–3 Bill Lenkaitis Jim Litterelle Beaver Stadium Eastern champion Gator Bowl T 17–17 vs. Florida State The 1967 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1967 NCAA University Division football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Schedule 1967 AP Eastern September 23 l y Navy Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, MD ABC 22–23 20,101 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-lions-fall-to-navy/183825100/ The Orlando Sentinel Lions fall to Navy, 23–22 September 24, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 Friday w y Miami (FL) Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 17–8 39,516 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-penn-state-rap/183826402/ The Montgomery Advertiser Penn State raps Miami crew, 17–8 September 30, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 l UCLA 4 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 15–17 48,233 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-bruins-squeeze-past-pen/183828841/ The Houston Post Bruins squeeze past Penn State October 8, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA 50–28 15,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-patriot-news-lions-rough-up-boston-c/183768159/ The Patriot-News Lions rough up Boston College October 15, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 w y West Virginia Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry 21–14 43,704–44,460 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-pittman-leads-penn-state-to-no/139238361/ The Shreveport Times Pittman leads Penn State to nod over West Virginia October 22, 1967 January 21, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 w y Syracuse Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY rivalry 29–20 41,731 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-penn-state-tops-syracuse/183829015/ The State Penn State tops Syracuse October 29, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 w y Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD rivalry 38–3 34,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-penn-state-rambles-over/139274571/ Sunday Call- Chronicle Penn State rambles over Maryland, 38–3 November 5, 1967 January 21, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 w NC State 3 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 13–8 46,497 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-lions-stave-off-wo/139268064/ The News and Observer Lions stave off Wolfpack, 13–8 November 12, 1967 January 21, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w Ohio Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 35–14 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-onkotz-scores-on-56-yar/183829113/ Sunday Call-Chronicle Onkotz scores on 56-yard runback in Penn State victory November 19, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25 w Pittsburgh Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry 42–6 34,042 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-penn-state-blasts-pitt/183765188/ The Baltimore Sun Penn State blasts Pitt November 26, 1967 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com December 30 t y Florida State Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl ABC 17–17 68,019 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-paternos-gamble/183827542/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Paterno's gamble: State fit to be tied January 1, 1968 October 27, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1967 Penn State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/404154 NCAA Statistics National Collegiate Athletic Association October 27, 2025 Roster 1967 Penn State Nittany Lions f 73 Jr Dave Bradley T y 77 Sr Rich Buzin T y 23 Jr Bob Campbell Bob Campbell (American football) WR y Fr Fran Ganter RB y 53 Jr Bill Lenkaitis C y 25 Sr Tom Sherman Tom Sherman (American football) QB y 79 Sr Mike McBath DT y *Joe Paterno Earl Bruce Joe McMullen Jim O'Hora Frank Patrick Bob Phillips Dan Radakovich George Welsh J. T. White 2015-12-20 NFL/AFL draft Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 2nd 14 41 Rich Buzin Offensive tackle New York Giants 2nd 16 43 Bill Lenkaitis Center San Diego Chargers 5th 8 119 Mike McBath Defensive end Buffalo Bills References Penn State Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football seasons Category:Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy seasons Penn State Nittany Lions football