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Penn State vs Ohio State, Sept. 29, 2018

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth celebrates his 2-yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter on Sept. 29, 2018. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com

Alabama New Coaches Football

Penn State wide receivers coach Josh Gattis chases his son Jace, 2, following NCAA college football practice, in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/PennLive.com via AP, File) AP -WR

Penn State vs Indiana, Oct. 20, 2018

Penn State head coach James Franklin congratulates quarterback Tommy Stevens after his touchdown pass during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN on Oct. 20, 2018. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com