2011 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season August 2012 February 2026 2011 Penn State Nittany Lions football Penn State Athletics wordmark.svg 250 Big Ten Conference Big Ten Leaders Division 9–4 6–2 Joe Paterno 46th first 9 games Tom Bradley interim; remainder of season Galen Hall 8th Spread Tom Bradley (12th season; first 9 games) Larry Johnson (interim; remainder of season) Ron Vanderlinden (interim; remainder of season) 4–3 Drew Astorino Quinn Barham Derek Moye Devon Still Beaver Stadium Big Ten Leaders Division co-champion TicketCity Bowl L 14–30 vs. Houston The 2011 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, US. They were members of the Big Ten Conference in the newly formed Leaders Division. They finished the season 9–4, 6–2 in the Leaders Division to be co–division champions with Wisconsin. Due to their head-to-head loss to Wisconsin, they did not represent the division in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game. They were invited to the TicketCity Bowl where they lost to Houston 14–30. The team was coached by Joe Paterno for the first nine games until he was fired in the wake of the Penn State sex abuse scandal, with defensive coordinator Tom Bradley taking over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.Schad Joe Joe Schad November 9, 2011 Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier out https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7214380/joe-paterno-president-graham-spanier-penn-state November 9, 2011 ESPN Associated Presshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/paterno-fired-over-penn-st-child-abuse-scandal/ Paterno fired over Penn St. child abuse scandal CBS News November 9, 2011 November 10, 2011 October 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131015045331/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57321984/paterno-fired-over-penn-st-child-abuse-scandal/ live The team was ranked number one in academic achievement out of the top 25 ranked BCS teams. Preseason The team captains for Penn State's 125th season of football were tackle Quinn Barham, wide receiver Derek Moye, safety Drew Astorino, and defensive tackle Devon Still.http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/553217/Moye--Barham--Still--Astorino-named-captains.html?nav=5017#license-553217 Moye, Barham, Still, Astorino Named Captains Cory Giger Altoona Mirror September 3, 2011 September 3, 2011 Penn State began the season with an unsettled quarterback situation. Sophomore Rob Bolden and former walk-on junior Matt McGloin split starting duties in the 2010 season.http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/09/penn_state_picks_for_week_1_vs.html Penn State Picks for Week 1 vs. Indiana State Bob Flounders The Patriot-News Harrisburg September 2, 2011 September 3, 2011 Rob Bolden was named the starter for the season opener against Indiana State. Preseason awards Drew Astorino second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Americanhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072511aaa.html Mauti and Moye Named to Athlon Sports Pre-season All-Big Ten First Team Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics July 25, 2011 October 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140520045408/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072511aaa.html May 20, 2014 dead fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Tenhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062311aaa.html Mauti and Moye Lead 14 Nittany Lions Named to Phil Steele's Pre-season All-Big Ten Teams Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics June 23, 2011 October 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140520050915/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062311aaa.html May 20, 2014 dead Quinn Barham third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Jack Crawford third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Anthony Fera second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Gerald Hodges second-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten D'Anton Lynn third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Michael Mauti first-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American first-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Derek Moye first-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American first-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Chaz Powell fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Silas Redd third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Devon Smith second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American second-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Devon Still third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Nick Sukay third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Johnnie Troutman fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Rankings 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 6 7 RV 25 23 20 RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV 25 RV RV 22 24 21 21 19 19 19 16 15 16 16 12 12 12 12 21 21 19 21 20 19 18 19 23 22 22 21 24 23 23 22 NR NR Schedule 2011 AP Eastern September 3 12:00 p.m. w y Indiana State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 41–7 96,461 September 10 3:30 p.m. l y 23 Alabama 3 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ABC 11–27 107,846 September 17 12:00 p.m. w y y Temple Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA ESPN 14–10 57,323 September 24 12:00 p.m. w y Eastern Michigan Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ESPN2 34–6 95,636 October 1 12:00 p.m. w y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN ESPNU 16–10 42,621 October 8 3:30 p.m. w Iowa Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC/ESPN 13–3 103,497 October 15 12:00 p.m. w y Purdue Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 23–18 100,820 October 22 7:00 p.m. w y Northwestern Ryan Field Evanston, IL BTN 34–24 40,004 October 29 3:30 p.m. w 21 Illinois Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC/ESPN2 10–7 97,828 November 12 12:00 p.m. l 12 Nebraska 19 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ESPN 14–17 107,193 November 19 3:30 p.m. w y 21 Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry ABC/ESPN 20–14 104,994 November 26 3:30 p.m. l y 20 Wisconsin 15 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI ESPN 7–45 79,708 January 2, 2012 Monday 12:00 p.m. l y y 24 Houston 20 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX TicketCity Bowl ESPNU 14–30 46,817 Coaching staff Joe Paterno - head coach (first 9 games) Tom Bradley – interim head coach (final 4 games) Dick Anderson – guards and centers coach Kermit Buggs – defensive backs Galen Hall – offensive coordinator and running backs Larry Johnson, Sr. – co-defensive coordinator/defensive line Bill Kavanaugh – wide receivers coach/recruiting coordinator Bill Kenney – offensive tackles and tight ends Mike McQueary – wide receivers and recruiting coordinator (placed on administrative leave November 11, 2011)http://blog.pennlive.com/davidjones/2011/11/mcqueary_tells_psu_wideouts_he.html McQueary Tells PSU Wideouts He's Out As Coach and In "Protective Custody" David Jones The Patriot-News November 11, 2011 November 11, 2011 Jay Paterno – passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Elijah Robinson – defensive line Ron Vanderlinden – co-defensive coordinator and linebackers John Thomas – strength and conditioning Roster 2011 Penn State Nittany Lions y Rob Bolden 1 QB SO y Shane McGregor 2 QB JR y Brandon Beachum 3 RB JR y Evan Lewis 4 WR JR y Bill Belton 5 WR FR y Derek Moye 6 WR SR y C Curtis Drake 7 WR SO y Allen Robinson 8 WR FR y Michael Zordich 9 RB JR y Kevin Haplea 10 TE SO y Matt McGloin 11 QB JR y y John Cabot 12 QB FR Paul Jones 13 QB FR y Garrett Venuto 14 QB SO y Patrick Flanagan 15 WR FR y Ryan Scherer 16 WR JR y Christian Kuntz 17 WR SO y Andrew Goodman 18 WR JR y Justin Brown 19 WR JR y Justin Brown (wide receiver) Devon Smith 20 WR JR Stephfon Green 21 RB SR y Brian Friend 23 WR SO y Derek Day 24 RB JR y Silas Redd 25 RB SO y Curtis Dukes 26 RB SO y Tariq Tongue 27 WR SO y Andre Dupree 33 FB SO y Michael Yancich 33 TE JR y Pat Zerbe 35 FB SO y Deron Thompson 36 RB FR Joe Suhey 37 RB SR Zach Zwinak 40 RB FR y y P.J. Byers 45 FB SO y DeOn'tae Pannell 50 G SR Chima Okoli 52 T SR y Matt Stankiewitch 54 C JR y y Wendy Laurent 55 C FR Anthony Alosi 56 G T F y Adam Gress 58 T SO y Ty Howle 60 C SO y y Frank Figueroa 62 G SO y John Urschel 64 G SO y y Miles Dieffenbach 65 C FR y Angelo Mangiro 66 OL FR Quinn Barham 67 T SR y C Ryan Nowicki 68 OL FR Nate Cadogan 70 T SO y Khamrone Kolb 72 G FR y Mark Arcidiacono 73 G SO y Johnnie Troutman 74 G SR y Eric Shrive 75 G SO y Donovan Smith 76 T FR y Patrick Christie 77 T FR y Mike Farrell 78 T JR y Kevin Blanchard 79 OL FR Andrew Szczerba 80 TE SR Shawney Kersey 81 WR SO y Brian Irvin 82 TE JR y Matt Zanellato 83 WR FR Brandon Moseby-Felder 85 WR SO y Kyle Carter 87 TE FR y J.D. Mason 88 TE SR Garry Gilliam 89 TE SO y y Nick Sukay 1 S SR Chaz Powell 2 CB SR Adrian Amos 4 CB FR y Derrick Thomas 5 CB SO y Gerald Hodges 6 LB JR y Stephen Obeng-Agyapong 7 S SO y D'Anton Lynn 8 CB SR Malcolm Willis 10 S SO y Khairi Fortt 11 LB SO y Stephon Morris 12 CB JR Tim Buckley 13 S FR Mike Wallace 14 CB SO y Alex Kenney 15 CB FR y Devin Pryor 16 CB SO y Deion Barnes 18 DE FR y T.J. Rhattigan 22 LB FR Ryan Keiser 23 S FR y Jonathan Duckett 24 S FR y Kyle Lucas 26 LB SO y Jacob Fagnano 27 S JR y Drew Astorina 28 S SR C Jeff Cully 29 S FR y Brad Bars 31 LB FR y y Dakota Royer 32 LB FR y Nathan Stupar 34 LB SR y Ben Kline 38 LB FR Jesse Della Valle 39 CB FR y Glenn Carson 40 LB SO y J.R. Refice 41 DT SO y Michael Mauti 42 LB JR y y Mike Hull 43 LB FR y y Mike Hull (linebacker) Ken Pollock 46 LB JR y Jordan Hill 47 DL JR y Jordan Hill (American football) Jordan Kerner 48 DE FR James Van Fleet 54 LB JR y Eric Latimore 56 DE SR y Pete Massaro 59 DE JR y Devon Still 71 DT SR y C Evan Hailes 75 DT FR y Jack Crawford 81 DE SR y Jack Crawford (American football) Kyle Baublitz 84 DT FR y C.J. Olaniyan 86 DE FR y Sean Stanley 90 DE JR DaQuan Jones 91 DT SO y Anthony Alosi 92 DT FR James Terry 93 DT JR y Shawn Oakman 94 DE FR y Cody Castor 96 DT JR y Luke Graham 97 DT FR y Anthony Zettel 98 DE FR y Anthony Fera 30 K SO y y Michael Fuhrman 44 LS JR y Alex Butterworth 45 P SO Jon Rohrbaugh 53 LS SR Emery Etter 57 LS SO y Sam Ficken 97 PK FR y http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/psu-m-footbl-mtt.html October, 2011 Joe Paterno (head coach-first 9 games) Tom Bradley (interim head coach-final 4 games) Game summaries September 3 vs. Indiana State Indiana State 0 0 0 7 #25 Penn State 14 14 6 7 2011 Indiana State Sycamores football team The Nittany Lions defeated the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Indiana State Sycamores 41–7. Rob Bolden started for the Nittany Lions at quarterback and shared QB duties with Matt McGloin. The game began with a 95-yard kick-off return for touchdown by Chaz Powell. Silas Redd ran for 104 yards on 12 carries scored two touchdowns.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_754997.html Penn State Takes Down Indiana State, 41–7 September 3, 2011 September 3, 2011 Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes and fullbacks Joe Suhey and Michael Zordich each had one running touchdown. Third string quarterback Shane McGregor closed the scoring for Penn State with a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter. The Sycamores were able to score the final touchdown of the game against Penn State's third and fourth string defense. Head coach Joe Paterno, still recovering from injuries sustained in a practice collision with Devon Smith coached from the press box.http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/09/penn_state_overwhelms_indiana.html Penn State Overwhelms Indiana State 41–7 in Season Opener at Beaver Stadium September 3, 2011 The Patriot-News September 3, 2011 TV announcers = Big Ten Network Matt Devlin, Glen Mason & Dionne Miller September 10 vs. Alabama #3 Alabama 7 10 3 7 #23 Penn State 3 0 0 8 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team The third ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, coached by Nick Saban, defeated the Nittany Lions 27–11 at Beaver Stadium.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11253/1173780-143.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20121023124355/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/psu/no-3-alabama-thumps-no-23-penn-state-27-11-314065/ dead October 23, 2012 No. 3 Alabama Thumps No. 23 Penn State, 27–11 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Musselman September 10, 2011 September 10, 2011 Rob Bolden was once again the starting quarterback and shared playing time with Matt McGloin. Bolden completed 11 of 29 passes for 144 yards and one interception while McGloin was 1 of 10 for 0 yards. Penn State took the opening possession down the field and recorded a 43-yard field goal by Evan Lewis. The Nittany Lions were held scoreless through the second, third, and most of the fourth quarters when Silas Redd scored a one-yard touchdown. Bolden converted the two-point conversion to bring the Penn State total to 11 points. TV announcers ABC: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge and Holly Rowe September 17 at Temple Penn State 0 7 0 7 Temple 7 3 0 0 2011 Temple Owls football team Penn State defeated Temple 14 – 10 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Fullback Michael Zordich scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard dive with 2:42 to play in the game.http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/553657/PSU-avoids-upset-with-14-10-win-over-Temple.html?nav=5017 PSU Avoids Upset with 14–10 Win Over Temple Cory Giger Altoona Mirror September 18, 2011 September 18, 2011 While the offense, once again led by quarterbacks Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin, struggled the defense was able to keep the game within reach. Derek Moye had 7 receptions for 112 yards with all 7 catches being good for a Penn State first down. Chaz Powell and Michael Mauti each picked off one Temple pass and Nick Sukay recovered a fumble. Mauti's interception set up the Penn State offense at the Temple 44 with 8:46 remaining. Bolden led the game-winning drive that was highlighted by two successful fourth down conversions and a Zordich recovery of a fumbled snap between Bolden and center Matt Stankiewitch. Despite the close score, Temple finished with only 197 yards of offense, their fewest since a 27–13 win over Army in 2009, where they had only 195. It's also only the fourth time since 2008 that Temple has finished with less than 200 yards of offense. September 24 vs. Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan 0 0 0 6 Penn State 3 14 14 3 2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team The Nittany Lions defeated the Eagles 34–6. The victory marked the first time in the 2011 season that head coach Joe Paterno coached from the sidelines. He spent the first half on the field and coached the second half from the press box.http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11267/1177367-143.stm Penn State Beats Eastern Michigan 34–6 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Mussleman September 24, 2011 September 24, 2011 September 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110926193445/http://postgazette.com/pg/11267/1177367-143.stm dead Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin shared quarterback duties again. McGloin threw three touchdown passes, one to fullback Joe Suhey and two to wide receiver Derek Moye who became the sixth Nittany Lion to have more than 2,000 yards receiving in his career. Bolden threw a 71-yard pass to receiver Devon Smith. Kickers Anthony Fera and Sam Ficken each kicked a field goal. Fera was the first Penn State player to punt, kick-off, and serve as the place kicker in a single game since 1975 when Chris Bahr did the same.http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-penn-state-kicker-20111007,0,6568526.story https://archive.today/20120909122306/http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-penn-state-kicker-20111007,0,6568526.story dead September 9, 2012 After His Own Rocky Start, Fera Returns to Smooth Penn State's Special-Teams Rocky Start The Morning Call October 10, 2011 Mark Wogenrich October 7, 2011 The Penn State defense limited the Eagles offense to just two fourth-quarter field goals and picked up three turnovers including an interception by Nick Sukay.http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/09/penn_state_handles_eastern_mic.html Penn State Handles Eastern Michigan 34–6, But May Have Lost Michael Mauti for the Year The Patriot-News September 24, 2011 September 24, 2011 Malcolm Willis blocked an Eastern Michigan punt. Linebacker Michael Mauti and cornerback D'Anton Lynn both left the game with apparently severe injuries. Mauti injured his knee and is out for the season with an ACL injury to his left knee.http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2011/09/worst_fears_realized_penn_stat.html Worst Fears Realized: Penn State Star Linebacker Michael Mauti Is Out for the Season With An ACL Injury to His Left Knee Bob Flounders September 24, 2011 September 24, 2011 The Patriot-News Lynn was placed on a backboard as a precautionary measure and was admitted to the local hospital. Post game reports said that Lynn was able to move his arms and legs and may have suffered a stinger, which caused a burning sensation in his extremities.http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/553860/PSU-gameday-central--McGloin-sparks-PSU--Lynn--Mauti-injured.html?nav=5017 PSU Gameday Central: McGloin Sparks PSU; Lynn, Mauti Injured Cory Giger Altoona Mirror September 24, 2011 September 24, 2011 October 1 at Indiana Penn State 0 3 10 3 Indiana 3 0 0 7 2011 Indiana Hoosiers football team The game against the Indiana Hoosiers was Joe Paterno's 700th game as a member of the Penn State coaching staff.http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/553959/When-Joe-speaks--Paterno-gives-unusual-answer-on-starting-QB-issue.html?nav=5017 When Joe Speaks: Paterno Gives Unusual Answer on Starting QB Issue Cory Giger Altoona Mirror September 28, 2011 September 28, 2011 He has been coaching at Penn State since 1950 when he moved to Penn State from Brown University with his mentor and predecessor Rip Engle.http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/.../paterno_joe00.html Joe Paterno September 28, 2011 Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The Nittany Lions defeated the Hoosiers 16–10 for Paterno's 405th career win as head coach.http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11274/1179136-100.stm Lions Scratch Out 16–10 Win at Indiana Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Musselman October 1, 2011 October 1, 2011 October 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111004141939/http://postgazette.com/pg/11274/1179136-100.stm dead Both offenses struggled throughout most of the game. Rob Bolden started for Penn State at quarterback and shared playing time with Matt McGloin. Derek Moye caught a 74-yard touchdown pass from McGloin in the third quarter. Kicker Anthony Fera was successful on 3 of 4 field goal attempts. Chaz Powell had one interception and Devon Still recovered a fumble that was forced by Sean Stanley. Silas Redd led the Nittany Lion ground game with 126 yards on 30 carries. Penn State committed two turnovers in the red zone, Bolden threw an interception to Forisse Hardin and Redd fumbled the ball at the three-yard line.http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/554091.html Cory Giger Altoona Mirror October 1, 2011 October 1, 2011 PSU Gameday Central: PSU Holds Off Indiana, 16–10 October 8 vs. Iowa Iowa 0 3 0 0 Penn State 3 3 0 7 2011 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Penn State defeated Iowa 13 – 3. The victory over the Hawkeyes was just the second win in the series for the Nittany Lions since 2000.Mark Wogenrich The Morning Call October 10, 2011 http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/mc-psu-iowa-main-20111008,0,1103815.story Aggressive Defense Guides Penn State's 13–3 Win Over Iowa October 8, 2011August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Rob Bolden started the game, but played just two series. Matt McGloin took the rest of the snaps at quarterback and completed a 2-yard touchdown to Kevin Haplea.http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2011/10/back_to_basics_penn_state_poun.html Bob Flounders The Patriot-News October 10, 2011 October 8, 2011 Back to Basics: Penn State Pounds Iowa 13–3 Behind Rugged Defense, Strong Running Game The Penn State defense produced five sacks and three turnovers, one fumble and two interceptions to help control the game. The running game led by Silas Redd and Curtis Dukes ran up 231 yards on the ground to help control the clock and keep the Iowa offense off the field. Joe Paterno, still recovering from off season injuries spent the first half on the sidelines before moving to the pressbox in the second half. Penn State honored the 1986 National Champions at halftime of the game to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Penn State's upset victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl. October 15 vs. Purdue Purdue 3 3 6 6 Penn State 7 3 10 3 October 15 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 12:00 p.m. EST Tom Hart, Derek Rackley & Lisa Byington BTN yes 1 PSU 4:38 Curtis Dukes 1-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 7-0 1 1:39 PUR Carson Wiggs 28-yard field goal PSU 7-3 2 4:36 PUR Carson Wiggs 32-yard field goal PSU 7-6 2 0:00 PSU Anthony Fera 29-yard field goal PSU 10-6 3 5:57 PSU Anthony Fera 40-yard field goal PSU 13-6 3 4:02 PUR O.J. Ross 14-yard pass from Caleb TerBush (kick failed) PSU 13-12 3 2:37 PSU Silas Redd 9-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 20-12 4 8:08 PUR Akeem Shavers 1-yard run (run failed) PSU 20-18 4 6:24 PSU Anthony Fera 29-yard field goal PSU 23-18 yes 2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team Penn State defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 23 – 18 for a homecoming victory and to go to 6 – 1 on the season and 3 – 0 in the Big Ten.http://www.centredaily.com/2011/10/16/2951749/nittany-lions-overcome-sluggish.html Nittany Lions Overcome Sluggish Start to Squelch Upset-Minded Boilermakers Jeff Rice Centre Daily Times October 18, 2011 October 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111018132833/http://www.centredaily.com/2011/10/16/2951749/nittany-lions-overcome-sluggish.html October 18, 2011 dead mdy-all Rob Bolden once again started at quarterback, but Matt McGloin took the great majority of the snaps. He threw one interception that bounced off the feet of receiver Bill Belton and into the arms of the Boilermaker's Albert Evans who returned it 55 yards from the endzone. Silas Redd ran for 131 yards and one touchdown. Backup tailback Curtis Dukes scored his first career touchdown. The Penn State defense came up with three interceptions, two by linebacker Nate Stupar and one by safety Nick Sukay. Starting wide receiver Derek Moye missed the game with a foot injury and coach Joe Paterno, still recovering from off season injuries, spent the entire game in the pressbox.http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/569845/Nittany-Lions-sort-of-entertaining--sort-of-good.html?nav=5017 Nittany Lions Sort of Entertaining, Sort of Good Ben Brigandi October 18, 2011 October 16, 2011 Williamsport Sun-Gazette October 22 at Northwestern Penn State 14 13 7 0 Northwestern 14 10 0 0 October 22 Ryan Field, Evanston, IL 7:00 p.m. EST Tom Hart, Derek Rackley & Lisa Byington BTN yes 1 12:17 NW Dan Persa 1-yard run (Jeff Budzien kick) NW 7-0 1 8:44 PSU Justin Brown 4-yard pass from Matt McGloin (Anthony Fera kick) Tied 7-7 1 5:51 PSU Devon Smith 45-yard pass from Matt McGloin (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 14-7 1 1:54 NW Kain Colter 12-yard pass from Dan Persa (Jeff Budzien kick) Tied 14-14 2 12:26 PSU Anthony Fera 37-yard field goal PSU 17-14 2 8:43 NW Kain Colter 4-yard run (Jeff Budzien kick) NW 21-17 2 4:01 PSU Anthony Fera 33-yard field goal NW 21-20 2 0:47 NW Jeff Budzien 25-yard field goal NW 24-20 2 0:07 PSU Stephfon Green 1-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 27-24 3 11:39 PSU Silas Redd 19-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 34-24 yes 2011 Northwestern Wildcats football team Penn State defeated Northwestern 34–24 giving Joe Paterno his 408th career win and tying him with Grambling's legendary Eddie Robinson. Matt McGloin started and played the entire game at quarterback.http://www.timesleader.com/sports/Lions_rsquo__one-man_show_10-23-2011.html Lions' One-Man Show McGloin Starts and Plays Whole Game in Win Derek Lavarse Times Leader October 23, 2011 October 23, 2011April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The first half was an offensive shoot-out and the second a defensive struggle. Despite the fact that McGloin took every snap at quarterback, both Joe and quarterback coach Jay Paterno stated that the competition between McGloin and Rob Bolden to be the starter was still active. The defensive star of the game was linebacker Gerald Hodges. He had a career-high 14 tackles and returned an interception thrown by Bethlehem, Pennsylvania native Dan Persa for 63 yards. Anthony Fera kicked two field goals to go with the four touchdowns produced by the Nittany Lions. McGloin threw touchdown passes to Justin Brown and Devon Smith. Silas Redd and Stephon Green both scored one running touchdown.http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2011/10/still_streakin_matt_mcgloin_si.html Still Streakin': Matt McGloin, Silas Redd Team Up (Again) to Shoot Down Northwestern, 34–24 The Patriot-News October 23, 2011 October 23, 2011 October 29 vs. Illinois Illinois 0 0 7 0 Penn State 0 0 0 10 October 29 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 3:30 p.m. EST Carter Blackburn, Brock Huard ABC/ESPN2 yes 3 3:32 ILL Spencer Harris 10-yard pass from Nathan Scheelhaase (Derek Dimke kick) ILL 7-0 4 7:00 PSU Anthony Fera 30-yard field goal ILL 7-3 4 1:08 PSU Silas Redd 3-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 10-3 yes 2011 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Paterno earned his 409th win and passed Grambling State's Eddie Robinson as Division I's winningest coach in what would unexpectedly become his final game at Penn State. The game at halftime was 0–0, Illinois took a 7–0 lead in the 3rd quarter on a 10-yard pass from quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase to wide receiver Spencer Harris.http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2011/10/hard_to_kill_penn_state_shrugs.html Refuse to Lose: Penn State Shrugs Off Fourth-Quarter Deficit to Edge Illinois on a Late TD Run by Silas Redd The Patriot-News Bob Flounders October 29, 2011 October 30, 2011 A blocked punt by Brad Bars set up Penn State's first score of the game, a thirty-yard field goal by Anthony Fera with 7:00 remaining. Matt McGloin led Penn State on the game-winning drive that was sparked by the return from injury of Derek Moye. The Nittany Lions drove 80 yards down the field in the final three minutes of the game. A three-yard touchdown run by running back Silas Redd put the Lions ahead 10–7. Illinois drove into field goal range, and attempted a 42-yard field goal. The field goal hit the right upright, and Penn State won 10–7. Redd topped 1,000 yards for the season while running for 137 yards on 30 carries. Linebacker Gerald Hodges led the defense with 19 tackles, a forced fumble, and two pass break-ups.http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2011/10/penn_state-illinois_game_balls_2.html#incart_mrt Penn State-Illinois Game Balls: Blocked Punt by DE Brad Bars Turned the Tide for PSU Bob Flounders The Patriot-News October 30, 2011 October 30, 2011 November 12 vs. Nebraska #19 Nebraska 0 10 7 0 #12 Penn State 0 0 7 7 TV Announcers Dave Pasch, Chris Spielman, Urban Meyer & Quint Kessenich TV Station ESPN 2011 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team This was the first Nittany Lion's game not coached by Joe Paterno in 46 years due to his firing for his involvement in the Penn State child sex abuse scandal. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7214380/joe-paterno-president-graham-spanier-penn-state Joe Paterno, president Graham Spanier out at Penn State November 10, 2011 Penn State fell behind 10–0 at halftime and trailed 17–0 after a Matt McGloin fumble in the third quarter that led to a Nebraska touchdown. Penn State rallied, however, and even had a chance to win after scoring two touchdowns and narrowing the deficit to 17–14. Had Penn State won the game, they would have been two regular-season wins away from a likely Big Ten championship appearance. (They went on to beat Ohio State and to lose to Wisconsin.)Shocking Week Ends With Penn State Loss Joe Juliano http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-12/news/30391413_1_joe-paterno-tim-curley-stephfon-green https://web.archive.org/web/20131020034803/http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-12/news/30391413_1_joe-paterno-tim-curley-stephfon-green dead October 20, 2013 The Philadelphia Inquirer November 12, 2011 November 13, 2011 However, a last gasp play from near mid-field ended hopes of a comeback. This game was marked with much emotion with a blue-out (in contrast to the normal white-out) at Beaver Stadium in support of the alleged victims of Sandusky's crimes. Nebraska and Penn State gathered for a prayer at midfield for the victims and the fans showed the support for their team with a standing ovation at the end of the game despite the loss. November 19 at Ohio State Penn State 10 10 0 0 Ohio State 0 14 0 0 November 19 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH 3:30 p.m. EST Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe ESPN/ABC regional yes 1 12:27 PSU Stephfon Green 39-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 7-0 1 1:59 PSU Anthony Fera 39-yard field goal PSU 10-0 2 12:32 OSU Braxton Miller 24-yard run (Drew Basil kick) PSU 10-7 2 10:05 PSU Stephfon Green 4-yard run (Anthony Fera kick) PSU 17-7 2 5:22 OSU Jake Stoneburner 7-yard pass from Braxton Miller (Drew Basil kick) PSU 17-14 2 0:00 PSU Anthony Fera 46-yard field goal PSU 20-14 yes 2011 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Penn State defeated Ohio State 20–14. Stephon Green ran for two touchdowns and Anthony Fera kicked two field goals for the Nittany Lions. It was Penn State's first and only win with Tom Bradley as coach. All of the scoring in the game was contained to the first half.http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11323/1191239-100.stm Ron Musselman Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 19, 2011 November 19, 2011 Penn State Defeats Ohio State November 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111122212618/http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11323/1191239-100.stm dead Penn State had success running the Wildcat formation with Curtis Drake and Bill Belton taking snaps while quarterback Matt McGloin lined up in the slot. This victory took the show down for the Leaders Division championship to their final regular season game at Wisconsin. Penn State won the game despite being a seven-point underdog according to Las Vegas bookmakers. It was the first time since 2001 against Northwestern that the Nittany Lions were victorious despite being so heavily favored to lose.http://blog.pennlive.com/davidjones/2011/11/penn_states_7_triumph_at_osu_i.html David Jones The Patriot-News Penn State's +7 Triumph at OSU is Its Largest Road Dog Win in Over a Decade November 22, 2011 November 22, 2011 November 26 at Wisconsin #19 Penn State 7 0 0 0 #12 Wisconsin 7 21 14 3 2011 Wisconsin Badgers football team The winner of this matchup was guaranteed to represent the Leaders division in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis. Penn State lost to Wisconsin 7–45 to close out the regular season. The Nittany Lions took a 7–0 lead in the first quarter on a 44-yard touchdown pass from Matt McGloin to Curtis Drake. Penn State turned the ball over four times, three fumbles and one interception. The Badgers, led by quarterback Russell Wilson and tailback Montee Ball, were able to convert all four turnovers into scores.Ron Musselman Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 26, 2011 November 26, 2011 http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11330/1192858-143.stm https://archive.today/20130131173021/http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11330/1192858-143.stm dead January 31, 2013 Wisconsin Pounds Penn State, 45–7 January 2 vs. Houston (2012 TicketCity Bowl) #23 Penn State 0 7 7 0 #17 Houston 17 7 3 3 2011 Houston Cougars football team 2012 TicketCity Bowl Penn State lost to Houston 14–30 in the TicketCity Bowl at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas to end the season. Houston quarterback, Case Keenum, was the game MVP completing 45 of 69 passes for 532 yards and three touchdowns. Rob Bolden started at quarterback in place of the injured Matt McGloin for Penn State. Bolden, the offense, and the defense struggled throughout the game.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_774700.html Houston's Passing Game Gouges Penn State Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Rob Rossi January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012 https://archive.today/20120909235558/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_774700.html September 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Awards Penn State's football players were recognized for outstanding academic performance by the New America Foundation's Academic Bowl Championship Series.http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/12/penn_state_football_program_ra.html Penn State Football Program Ranks No. 1 in New America Foundation's Academic Bowl Championship Series Alexander Angert The Patriot-News December 7, 2011 December 7, 2011 The team was ranked number one out of the top 25 ranked BCS teams. The criteria in the rankings include the graduation rate of the team as compared to the rest of university, the difference between the graduation rate of African-American players and the rest of the squad as well as the same statistics for the rest of the students at Penn State, and the graduation rate differences between African American players and students. This marked the second time that the football team at Penn State was ranked number one. Chris White was awarded the Ray Guy Award for the nations best Punter. The 2009 team earned the same honor. Watchlists Anthony Fera Lou Groza Award Watch Listhttp://pennstate.scout.com/2/1122457.html Fera Makes Groza List Scout October 28, 2011 October 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111029123910/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/1122457.html October 29, 2011 dead mdy-all Ray Guy Award Candidatehttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110111aaa.html Fera Named Ray Guy Award Candidate Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 1, 2011 November 2, 2011 November 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111103193824/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110111aaa.html dead Michael Mauti Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch Listhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071211aaa.html Mauti Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics July 12, 2011 July 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140520042457/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071211aaa.html May 20, 2014 dead Butkus Award Watch Listhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071811aaa.html Mauti Named to Butkus Award Watch List Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics July 18, 2011 July 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140520051436/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071811aaa.html May 20, 2014 dead Derek Moye Fred Biletnikoff Award Watch Listhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071111aab.html Moye Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics July 11, 2011 July 11, 2011 November 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121102021926/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071111aab.html dead Nate Stupar Lowe's Senior CLASS Award candidatehttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082411aaa.html Stupar Selected A Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics August 24, 2011 August 24, 2011 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222914/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082411aaa.html dead Devon Still Chuck Bednarik Award Finalisthttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101111aaa.html Still Added to Bednarik Award Watch List Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 11, 2011 October 11, 2011 October 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111012170054/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101111aaa.html deadhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103111aab.html Still Named Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 31, 2011 October 31, 2011 November 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102162056/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103111aab.html deadhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112111aah.html Still Named Bednarik Award and Outland Trophy Finalist Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103123120/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112111aah.html November 3, 2013 dead Outland Trophy Finalist Players Drew Astorino Honorable-mention All-Big Tenhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112811aag.html Six Nittany Lions Named to All-Big Ten Football Team; Still Selected Defensive Lineman of the Year Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 December 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111201025652/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112811aag.html dead Ridge Riley Award (senior) for "sportsmanship, scholarship, leadership and friendship" Academic All-Big Tenhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121411aaa.html Sixty-Eight Nittany Lions Earn Fall Academic All-Big Ten Accolades Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 15, 2011 December 15, 2011 May 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130515004250/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121411aaa.html dead Quinn Barham Honorable-mention All-Big Ten Richard Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) Academic All-Big Ten Bardley Bars Academic All-Big Ten Brandon Beachum Academic All-Big Ten Glen Carson (American football) Academic All-Big Ten Jack Crawford Second-team All-Big Ten (coaches) Quarterback Club Special Award Mike Farrell Academic All-Big Ten Anthony Fera Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 3)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100311aaa.html Fera Earns Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 3, 2011 October 3, 2011 October 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111010133422/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100311aaa.html dead Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 17)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101711aaa.html Fera Earns Second Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week Honor of Season Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 October 17, 2011 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215921/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101711aaa.html dead Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 21)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112111aaa.html Fera Earns Third Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week Honor of the Season Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011 November 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111123025844/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112111aaa.html dead Second-team All-Big Ten (media) Jordan Hill Honorable-mention All-Big Ten Gerald Hodges Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 24)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102411aaa.html Hodges Earns Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Accolades Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 24, 2011 October 24, 2011 October 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111029015531/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102411aaa.html dead Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 31)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103111aaa.html Hodges Earns Second Consecutive Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Honor Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 31, 2011 October 31, 2011 November 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102150241/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103111aaa.html dead All-Big Ten (coaches) Second-team All-Big Ten (media)http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2011/11/penn_state_defensive_lineman_d.html Bob Flounders Penn State Defensive Lineman Devon Still, Linebacker Gerald Hodges Named First-Team All-Big Ten November 30, 2011 November 28, 2011 The Patriot-News Harrisburg Ty Howie Academic All-Big Ten Mike Hull Academic All-Big Ten Evan Lewis Academic All-Big Ten D'Anton Lynn Honorable-mention All-Big Ten J.D. Mason Academic All-Big Ten Matt McGloin Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 26)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092611aaa.html McGloin Earns Big Ten Player of the Week Honors Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 26, 2011 September 26, 2011 September 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929174329/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092611aaa.html dead Shane McGregor Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Scholarhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082211aaa.html McGregor Selected a Prestigious Murray Foundation Scholar Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics August 22, 2011 August 22, 2011 September 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905003204/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082211aaa.html dead Derek Moye Honorable-mention All-Big Ten Quarterback Club Special Award Chima Okoli Honorable-mention All-Big Ten Academic All-Big Ten Ken Pollock Academic All-Big Ten Chaz Powell Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 5)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090511aac.html Powell Earns Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 September 5, 2011 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000145/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090511aac.html dead Honorable-mention All-Big Ten John Bruno, Jr. Memorial Award (outstanding member of special teams) Silas Redd Second-team All-Big Ten (consensus) Jon Rohrbaugh Outstanding Walk-on Award (walk-on player who exemplifies total commitment, loyalty, hard work and courage) Academic All-Big Ten Ryan Scherer The Nittany Lion Club Academic Achievement Award (senior with highest GPA) Academic All-Big Ten Matt Stankiewitch Academic All-Big Ten Devon Still Big Ten Defensive Player of the Yearhttp://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/11/penn_states_devon_still_named.html Penn State's Devon Still Named Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year November 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 The Patriot-News Harrisburg Associated Press Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year All-Big Ten (consensus) Penn State team MVP Associated Press All-Americanhttp://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/12/penn_state_football_player_dev.html Penn State Football Player Devon Still Earns Ninth All-American honor Alexander Angert The Patriot-News Harrisburg December 15, 2011 December 14, 2011 AT&T/ESPN All-Americanhttp://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-sc-still-named-mvp-20111212,0,7332054.story Still Named MVP at Penn State Banquet December 12, 2011 December 12, 2011 The Morning Call AllentownAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes CBSSports.com All-Americanhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120711aaa.html Still Selected CBSsports.com All-American December 7, 2011 Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 7, 2011 December 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111208193040/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120711aaa.html dead Football Writers Association of America All-American Foxsportsnet.com All-American Pro Football Weekly All-American SI.com All-American Walter Camp Football Foundation All-American Yahoo! Sports All-American Nate Stupar Honorable-mention All-Big Ten Quarterback Club Special Award Academic All-Big Ten Joe Suhey Academic All-Big Ten Nick Sukay Second-team All-Big Ten (consensus) 2012 East–West Shrine Game defensive MVPCreer's Touchdown Wins for West The Fayetteville Observer 2 January 22, 2012 Andrew Szczerba Robert B. Mitinger, Jr. Award (senior who exhibits courage, character and social responsibility) Quarterback Club Special Award Johnnie Troutman Honorable-mention All-Big Ten Richard Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) John Urschel Capital One Academic All-District Academic All-Big Ten James Van Fleet Academic All-Big Ten Post-season Seven players were invited to the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, held February 22 to 28 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana: Jack Crawford, D'Anton Lynn, Derek Moye, Chaz Powell, Devon Still, Nate Stupar, Johnnie Troutman.http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020712aaa.html Seven Nittany Lions to Participate in NFL Combine Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics February 7, 2012 February 7, 2012 February 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211023601/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020712aaa.html dead All-star games Game Date Site Players 2012 Casino del Sol College All-Star Game January 16, 2012 Kino Veterans Memorial StadiumTucson, Arizona Drew Astorinohttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011312aaf.html Trio of Nittany Lions to Play in Arizona All-Star Game Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 13, 2012 January 13, 2012 September 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130913193506/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011312aaf.html deadQuinn BarhamStephfon Green 2012 East-West Shrine Game January 21, 2012 Tropicana FieldSt. Petersburg, Florida Nick Sukay2012 Roster http://www.shrinegame.com/en/Teams/2012Roster.aspx East/West Shrine Game January 13, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120113203419/http://www.shrinegame.com/en/Teams/2012Roster.aspx January 13, 2012 mdy 2012 Astroturf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl January 21, 2012 The Home Depot CenterCarson, California Jon Rohrbaughhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011612aaa.html Three More Nittany Lions to Play in All-Star Games Pennsylvania State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 16, 2012 January 16, 2012 January 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119085332/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011612aaa.html deadAndrew Szczerba 2012 Senior Bowl January 28, 2012 Ladd–Peebles Stadium,Mobile, Alabama Devon Stillhttp://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/556956/Four-make-it-to-Senior-Bowl.html?nav=5017 Four Make It to Senior Bowl Altoona Mirror Rittenberg Adam January 6, 2011 January 7, 2011Jack CrawfordD'Anton LynnJohnnie Troutman References Penn State Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football seasons Penn State Nittany Lions football