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The best and the rest from the Nittany JUDGMENT touchdowns through the air. He also became the Nittany Lions' all-time single-season record holder with 3,066 total passing yards. PLAY OF THE GAME When Zach Zwinak P plowed through the offensive line and stretched for a 1-yard touch- down late in the third quarter, the Nittany Lions were given a much- needed 35-22 lead to cruise comfort- ably past the Hoosiers. BEST PASS McGloin's throw to the front right corner of the end zone in front of the student section late in the first half, gave the Nittany Lions a 21-13 lead. It was also his 44th touchdown completion for his career, another Penn State record. BEST CATCH Allen Robinson's first re- ception of the day set the Penn State single-season record for most recep- tions, but his third grab was his best – a 26-yard touchdown on a beautifully thrown fade pass from McGloin. WORST DROP Zwinak's trouble with ball security continued on Saturday, coughing up yet another fumble at the 10:37 mark in the third quarter after a 4-yard carry. BEST HIT On a critical third-and-10 COACHSPEAK COMING BACK? Asked if he would re- turn as head coach next year, Bill O'Brien said, "That's not something that I even think about. I think about the fact that I'm the head coach of Penn State." John Beale N O V E M B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 5 B L U E W H I T E O N L I N E . C O M PLAYER OF THE GAME For the fifth time this season McGloin is BWI's Player of the Game. The native of Scran- ton, Pa., has now thrown for more touch- downs than any quarterback in Penn State his- tory. John Beale early in the fourth quarter, any chance at an Indiana comeback was snuffed out when Deion Barnes slammed Hoosier quarterback Cam Coffman to the turf for an 11-yard loss and inevitable punt. BEST EFFORT Gerald Hodges leapt, tipped Coffman's pass, then dived forward with outstretched arms to pull in a critical interception with just 1 minute, 25 seconds left in the first half. BEST KICK Indiana's Mitch Ewald re- sponded to his first-ever missed PAT with a sneaky and brilliantly executed onside kick the next play, giving the Hoosiers great field position at their own 47-yard line in the third quarter. MOST TELLING MOMENT With fifth-year line- backer Michael Mauti flat on his back following what appeared to be another devastating knee injury, teammates made their way over to console him. By the time he was taken off the field on a cart, all of Beaver Stadium was on its feet cheering for who has been the heart and soul of the Nittany Lions' program throughout the past year. - NATE BAUER LAYER OF THE GAME Matt McGloin was outstanding against the Hoosiers, racking up 395 yards and four Lions' shootout with Indiana CALLS

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