The offense struggled throughout the game. In fact, the only time Penn State was able to reach the endzone was when their defense took the field. During the first quarter, cornerback Zion Tracy was able to pick off Ohio State QB Will Howard, leading to a 31-yard pick-six. Other than that, the rest of the Nittany Lions' points came from field goals.

If Penn State goes 11-1 and makes the Playoff but loses in the first round, would that be viewed by fans as a successful season?