INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State’s late-season resurgence has largely been defined by its big-play offense and ability to turn on the jets late in games.
The Nittany Lions saved their best performance for the biggest stage.
Penn State came back from a three-touchdown first-half deficit to beat Wisconsin, 38-31, and claim the program’s first Big Ten championship since 2008.
The Nittany Lions stuffed Wisconsin running back Corey Clement on 4th-and-1 with just over a minute left to seal the victory and the conference title.
The Nittany Lions outscored Wisconsin 24-3 in the second half. Trace McSorely finished the night 22 of 31 for 384 yards and four touchdown passes.