1978_Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_football_team

1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season


The 1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts Penn State Nittany Lions football, Eastern champion ...
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The team was not seen as a favorite in the pre-season to win the national championship.[1]

Schedule

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Game summaries

Temple

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Ohio State

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Maryland

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Syracuse

Chuck Fusina threw four touchdown passes, including two to Scott Fitzkee as second-ranked Penn State extended its win streak to 15 games. Fusina finished 15 of 27 for 293 yards.[11]

Roster

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Awards

A football signed by the 1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team, including Chuck Fusina, Matt Millen, and head coach Joe Paterno.
Lombardi Award
Maxwell Award
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

NFL Draft

Nine Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1979 NFL Draft.


References

  1. Pitt Strong Again; Lions Up In Air, web: The Sacramento Bee, 1978, retrieved March 13, 2023
  2. John A. McGill (October 8, 1978). "Lions Maul Sluggish Wildcats 30-0". Sunday Herald-Leader. pp. C1, C7 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Penn State rallies for 49–21 win". The Tampa Tribune. October 29, 1978. Retrieved January 27, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Penn State destroys Maryland 27–3". Sunday News. November 5, 1978. Retrieved January 27, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Bahr sparks Penn State". The Kansas City Star. November 12, 1978. Retrieved January 27, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Hard-hitting defense keys Bama victory". Birmingham Post-Herald. January 2, 1979. Retrieved October 29, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Field goal gives Penn State win." Eugene Register-Guard. 1978 Sept 2. Retrieved 2014-Jan-05.
  8. "'Ready' Penn State Stuns No. 6 Bucks." Palm Beach Post. 1978 Sept 17.
  9. "Penn State's Defense Smothers Terps." Palm Beach Post. 1978 Nov 5.
  10. Underwood, John (November 13, 1978). "A Lionized Defense". Sports Illustrated. p. 18.
  11. Ocala Star-Banner. 1978 Oct 22.

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