As the old saying goes, “Winning is contagious.” Just look to the 2004 season when Penn State defeated Indiana on a goal line stand. The Nittany Lions had an 0-6 conference record heading into the game, yet the week after they hammered Michigan State, launching them into the Big Ten Championship season in 2005. History somewhat repeated itself in 2020 - the Nittany Lions couldn’t catch a break, starting with an 0-5 record. After marching into the Big House and leaving with a win, Penn State would finish on a four-game win streak.
Unfortunately, losing has been contagious during the James Franklin era as well.