In December of 2016, the college football world got to see a comeback for the ages courtesy Penn State football. Offensively, the Nittany Lions found another gear, using their high-flying playmakers outside and versatile, game breaking running back to go on a 31-3 run, beating the Wisconsin Badgers for the Big Ten Title, 38-31.
That game and then the Rose Bowl just one month later showcased what running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Chris Godwin and tight end Mike Gesicki could do. They had done that all season, but their performances went into the mainstream. The trio accounted for 3,559 total yards and 38 total touchdowns that season.