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'The Sean Clifford experience' ends up dooming Lions against Buckeyes

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- It happened so quickly -- one of those blink and you'll miss it kind of things.

And then, the game was over. Just like that.

For three quarters and a few minutes into the fourth, Penn State looked like the better team. Which was stunning, because Ohio State came in ranked No. 2 and a favorite -- for many people -- to win the national title.

The No. 13 Nittany Lions grabbed a five-point lead with 9:26 to go, and fans everywhere had to be thinking, "Oh my gosh, is this really gonna happen?