3 big takeaways from Ohio State's win over Purdue
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The game at Ohio Stadium represents a homecoming for Ethan Grunkemeyer, Penn State's new starting quarterback, who has replaced Drew Allar after the quarterback had season-ending ankle surgery. Grunkemeyer played high school football in the Columbus area with the Olentangy Braves before committing to play football at Penn State.
Joe Paterno was fired in the middle of his 46th season with the team, and Penn State's promising season would ultimately be remembered for what happened off the field. Still, interim head coach Tom Bradley had the final three games of the regular season ahead of him.