Penn State football got its first taste of Big Ten victory on Saturday with a 28-10 win over Michigan State, earning the Nittany Lions (4-6, 1-6 Big Ten) the Land Grant Trophy in East Lansing. After the game, interim head coach Terry Smith had buckets of Gatorade poured on him and was hoisted into the air by his players in celebration.
Even with the excitement buzzing around him, Smith didn't take the moment for granted. Rather than have a sigh of relief in the aftermath of the win, he gave a harsh reality check.
"We finally know what it takes to win.