The Ducks out-gained the Lions in the game in terms of yards from scrimmage, 501 to 430, using a Rose Bowl-record 456 passing yards. Jan 26 @ Wisconsin, Penn State (12-3) Win vs. Wisconsin, 78-67, 16. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. It also shows a map of the votes a few years later, in 1997, when longtime Big Ten team Michigan garnered the mid-west AP votes when it faced a similar situation with Nebraska. OSU Tim Williams 22-yard field goal, 14:56. watch the Miami players flock together on the field, most without their helmets on, after the play. I went to bed that night believing that there was still a chance that Penn State could defeat Oregon so convincingly that the voters would pull a coup, naming Penn State the national champion. [2], 1994 Big Ten Conference football standings. [1] The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania . The official 1997 Football schedule for the Penn State Nittany Lions. College Football Data Warehouse. 1994. Nebraska was able to convert the field position gained from the celebration penalty into a safety shortly after to cut the lead to 8. Dec 28 (Neutral), Penn State (7-1) Loss vs. Texas Tech, 61-67, 9. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. These teams met for the first time in 1994. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. What players did in high school or college does not factor into this list. The 1994 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season. The last undefeated Penn State football team was denied the national championship due to a popularity contest and some stubborn league officials. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Following the celebration, Lewis ran to the sideline to get a high-five from a helmet-less Dwayne The Rock Johnson. All rights reserved. Contents 1 Schedule 2 Roster 3 Post season 3.1 NFL Draft 4 References Schedule Roster Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Nittany Lions. Do you remember the 1994 season? Did you go to bed that night thinking that Penn State could still win its way into the top spot? Jan 14 @ Ohio State, Penn State (10-2) Win vs. Ohio State, 78-64, 13. Over those two seasons Clark climbed the. There is controversy over whether this team should have been crowned National Champions this season, after finishing unbeaten. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. SCOUTING PENN STATE. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Bowl Championship series, a seriously flawed system, came into effect a few years after the 1994 season. 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He was also a very talented punter and kicker at the collegiate level. 16, higher than any other Penn State squad (The 1994 Nebraska team was ranked No. Feb 19, Penn State (14-8) Win vs. Wisconsin, 74-67, 23. Visit ESPN to view the Penn State Nittany Lions team roster for the current season Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. There was little to no hope for the Lions were Nebraska to win the Orange Bowl. Eligibility restrictions apply. Record: 12-0 (1st of 107) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll. It was common for Hurricane players to expend the same amount of energy, if not more, on post-play celebrations than on the play itself. Penn State went on a 24-0 run following a game-tying touchdown pass by Oregon with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter. [1] The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Regular Season. Parker Washington Selected in Sixth Round of NFL Draft, Washington will be joining forces with another rookie from Penn State, Seth Lundy, Jalen Pickett Selected To The NBA Draft Combine. Due to a lack of agreement between leagues to face off the top two teams, Penn State played Oregon in the Rose Bowl and Nebraska played Miami in the Orange Bowl. The 1993 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season. Nebraska held the top spot in both the Associated Press poll and the Coaches poll. Michigan State forfeited 5 wins including 4 conference victories, over Wisconsin, Indiana, Northwestern, and Purdue. Oh, Hello: Four-Star Wisconsin RB Corey Smith Commits to Penn State. Let the tape run following the Lewis celebration, and you will see the punt bounce at the one-inch line, downed at the four yard line. Do you have a sports website? The team was selected national champion by DeVold, Eck Ratings System, Matthews Grid Ratings, and The New York Times, while named co-champion by Rothman (FACT), National Championship Foundation, and Sagarin Ratings.[2]. The Hurricanes had Ray Lewis and Warren Sapp, the prototypical pieces to stopping the option, or any run play for that matter. Penn State finished the year 11-0 out of the Big Ten conference. 1994 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats. As the non-football events grabbed the attention of the cameras, Darin Erstad changed the game with his best punt of the night. Here are the first-round selections: Carolina . The team was selected national champion by DeVold, Eck Ratings System, Matthews Grid Ratings, and New York Times, while named co-champion by Rothman (FACT), National Championship Foundation, and Sagarin Ratings. The 1984 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. 16 on the list. Mar 8 @ Michigan, Penn State (16-10) Loss vs. Michigan, 60-67, 27. The 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes football team will represent the Ohio State University as a member of the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The team is expected to be led by Ryan Day in his fifth season as Ohio State's head coach. Join our linker program. The team was given an unsportsmanlike penalty, which hurt field position. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Jan 4 @ Minnesota, Penn State (8-2) Loss vs. Minnesota, 67-69, 11. Read more about our data coverage. Nittany Lions. Jan 8, Penn State (9-2) Win vs. Michigan, 73-63, 12. vs West Virginia. Official Fan Travel and Hospitality Services, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Although he may not have the school's top passing numbers, he was the top quarterback with NFL. The team was new to the established Big Ten conference, and many have speculated that this played a role in the snubbing of Joe Paternos final undefeated squad. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Mar 23 @ Iowa, Penn State (20-10) Win vs. Iowa, 67-64, 31. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Record: 12-0 (1st of 107) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 38-20 versus Oregon, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. Visit ESPN to view the Penn State Nittany Lions team schedule for the current and previous seasons The Hurricanes, in the middle of the famed Da U football run, were nearly an even-odds bet to win the game. Penn State. This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 10:32. Visit ESPN to view the latest Penn State Nittany Lions news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Dec 29 (Neutral), Penn State (8-1) Win vs. Richmond, 66-53, 10. Record: 12-0 (1st of 107) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 38-20 versus Oregon, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. and then went into what later became his signature dance move. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). The next play, Darin Erstad made another clutch punt to pin the Hurricanes inside the 20 yard line, taking away any hopes for additional scoring in the first half. After calmly catching a low snap, he blasted a clutch 60-yard punt. Mar 21 @ Nebraska, Penn State (19-10) Win vs. Nebraska, 65-59, 30. Penn State honored its great 1994 undefeated, uncrowned team during halftime of the Nittany Lions' 45-13 win over Buffalo at Beaver Stadium Saturday night . Had Miami blocked the kick it would have been all but over for Nebraska. Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio Date: October 30, 1993 Game time: 3:30 p.m. Game weather: Snow flurries, 34 F (1 C) Game attendance: 95,060 Referee: Dick Honig TV announcers ( ABC): Keith Jackson and Bob Griese Box Score NFL Draft [ edit] Four Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1994 NFL Draft . [1] The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Moments later the Huskers scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 10-7. Nov 30 @ Duquesne, Penn State (2-0) Win vs. Duquesne, 70-69, 3. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Early in the game, following a field goal on its first offensive possession, the Hurricanes scored a touchdown to take a 10-0 lead on the last play from scrimmage of the first quarter. The Nittany Lion four-year starting quarterback was the No. Dec 8, Penn State (5-0) Win vs. Bucknell, 78-55, 6. Conference: Big Ten. 149 . The four-year captain and QB1 is heading to the NFL. Simply put, Kerry Collins is the best all-around quarterback in Penn State program history. Roster. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Main Navigation Menu. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The 2022 Michigan Wolverines football team compiled an 12-0 record in the regular season. On the next Nebraska possession Warren Sapp, winner of the Lombardi Award that year, ended the drive with a sack on a great individual play. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. . Feb 2 @ Michigan State, Penn State (12-5) Loss vs. Michigan State, 62-82, 18. Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan Date: November 25, 1995 Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST Game attendance: 66,189 Box Score Outback Bowl [ edit] See also: 1995 Auburn Tigers football team and 1996 Outback Bowl #15 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. #16 Auburn Tigers at Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida The half would end with the same score, Nebraska having weathered the force of the Hurricane attack in the early-going. Schedule Roster [ edit] Season summary [ edit] At USC [ edit] At West Virginia [ edit] [2] Notre Dame [ edit] See also: 1990 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Vs. Florida State (Blockbuster Bowl) [ edit] Dec 6, Penn State (4-0) Win vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore, 86-55, 5. Gambling Problem? Roster includes most starters and key reserves. To date, the Sports Archives included more than 4000 football films and videotapes, beginning with the 1929 film of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State. Sayles was kicked off the team. 1994 Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-0 (1st of 107) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Joe Paterno (12-0) Points For: 564 Points/G: 47.0 (1st of 107) Points Against: 252 More Team Info Penn State School History Do you have a sports website? At the time of the punt, Nebraska was down 17-9 and about to give the ball back to Miami with 9:52 remaining in the game. The Nittany Lions won, 6-4. This college football 1990s season article is a stub. when the majority of the Hurricane team ran on the field to celebrate. The last undefeated Penn State football team was denied the national championship due to a popularity contest and some stubborn league officials. This is a list of the greatest pro players who finished high school in this state. Penn State sets a single season record for most points scored (564). On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). The 1995 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Notice Sapp in the middle of the field, helmet-less, making a feigned appeal for mercy to the referee as the penalty was assessed. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Preseason 2022 season. Jan 28, Penn State (12-4) Loss vs. Purdue, 62-65, 17. Main article: 1994 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Penn State was playing their second season as the 11th member in the Big Ten Conference. Fourth quarter, at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. PSU Craig Fayak 29-yard field goal, 12:54. The 1994 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season. Nebraska was in position to make a comeback, which would dash Penn States national title hopes. Another key component to the Husker attack was first-year punter and future Nebraska Cornhusker baseball coach Darin Erstad. 1 and Penn State No. Instead the Huskers forced a punt on the ensuing Hurricane drive. Mar 15, Penn State (18-10) Win vs. Miami (FL), 62-56, 29. Erstad nearly had the punt blocked. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. References "Penn State Yearly Results (1990-1994)". Wisconsin's finish marks their best at a Big Ten Championship since the 1995-1996 season, where they placed 2nd (1187), and 1993-1994, where they placed 1st (1151). This page was last edited on 8 December 2022, at 08:26. Rookie Yr: School: Overall Rank: 1: Aaron Donald: DL: 2014: Penn Hills (Pittsburgh) 4: 2 . Miami, playing what was essentially a home game at the Orange Bowl, had a chance to jump two spots to No. He then took his helmet off and ran across the field to celebrate a little more. Find out more. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 849 Penn State Cheerleaders Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 849 Penn State Cheerleaders Premium High Res Photos Browse 849 penn state cheerleaders photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Nebraska went on to tie the game on the next drive. Charges against Engram were dropped after he agreed to take part in a pre-trial diversionary program. This article about a sports team in Pennsylvania is a stub. While it was imperfect, it decreased the chances of two teams from major conferences being undefeated and not playing in a bowl game. Feb 22 @ Northwestern, Penn State (15-8) Win vs. Northwestern, 89-59, 24. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Two different fullbacks, Brian Milne and Jon Witman, scored the remaining touchdowns for Penn State. Schedule Fencing: Roster Fencing: News Football Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf Golf: Schedule . The Nittany Lions have a team batting average of .305, which ranks third in the Big Ten. You could argue that this was the play of the game. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Oh, the comfort found in the ignorance of youth. Third quarter Michigan secured its second consecutive Big Ten championship for the first time since 2003-04, and its first . Find out more. The play was great, sure, but watch the Miami players flock together on the field, most without their helmets on, after the play. The 1994 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Nebraska and coach Tom Osborne had a recent history of not being able to get over the hump in the big game. 0:04. The first round of the 2023 NFL draft is finished. Feb 8 @ Illinois, Penn State (13-6) Loss vs. Illinois, 58-67, 20. It was the only season that Erstad played football for Nebraska, as he would leave for the MLB in the months following this game. Contents 1 Schedule 2 Roster 3 NFL Draft 4 References Schedule Roster NFL Draft Eight Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1993 NFL Draft . After a commanding 10-0 start, with momentum clearly on its side, the Hurricanes led by only three points. Tommie Frazier, an option quarterback that gave defenses fits, returned to the Nebraska sideline after sitting out since September 24 with blood clots in his leg. 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[1] The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Odds and lines subject to change. Penn State Nittany Lions. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It was not a commanding victory, as it remained tied until late in the game. On Miamis first possession of the final half, it scored easily to stretch the lead back to ten, 17-7. On the side of the Cornhuskers was one of the best offensive lines in recent college football history, in addition to future NFL running back Lawrence Phillips. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 21 Ohio State. 0:59. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The game once again turned in favor of Nebraska, when the majority of the Hurricane team ran on the field to celebrate. The year was 1994, four seasons prior to the . The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania . Do you have a blog? College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. It was antics such as these that made college football fans cringe, and it led to a change in the rules that forces players to keep their helmet on at all times. It is just as likely that a major blowout would have made the Ducks seem like an unworthy challenger.