Evan Royster News

Defense has been an issue for the Spartans all season, and could be a problem against the Nittany Lions.

PENN STATE TEAM AWARDS Offensive MVP: Quarterback Daryll Clark. Carried the offense until the O-line got traction, and he also broke in a new receiving corps.

Defensive tackle Jared Odrick earned two player-of-the-year awards, and Penn State placed six players on the all-conference first team Monday, when the Big Ten football awards were announced.

It all comes down to one final game. Penn State can finish anywhere between a share of first place in the Big Ten or as low as fifth place.

Daryll Clark was 19-for-27 for 310 yards and four touchdowns as Penn State beat Michigan State, 42-14, today in East Lansing.

Even in a 31-20 victory, Penn State's passing game had its suspect moments last week.

Indiana at Penn State Kickoff: Noon TV: Big Ten Network Line: Penn State is a 26-point favorite after the line opened at 21.

A year ago, Penn State rolled to a 31-point victory against Michigan State in the regular-season finale at Beaver Stadium.

Line: Penn State by 3. Series Record: Penn State leads 13-12-1. Last meeting: 2008, Penn State 49-18. What's at Stake Penn State likely must win the regular-season finale to have a shot at an at-large BCS berth.

Penn State running back Brandon Beachum is carted off the field after suffering an injury to his right knee during the third quarter against Indiana at Beaver Stadium.

The disappointed Penn State Nittany Lions are clearly favored this weekend against the visiting Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten Conference contest.

Random thoughts as Joe Paterno prepares to finish his 44th regular season as Penn State's head coach: For those of you who have wanted to see Penn State and Pittsburgh resume their rivalry, you may get your wish.

Almost everything went wrong for Penn State in the first half Saturday, but amazingly, the game was tied at 10 after a Nittany Lion TD in the closing seconds.

Penn State running back Evan Royster scores a touchdown as Indiana defenders Matt Mayberry and Collin Taylor try to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov.

Senior Jeremy Boone is averaging a career-best 44.1 yards per punt, dropping 36 percent of his attempts inside the opponents' 20-yard line.

Two big games, two devastating defeats. Penn State now must try to pick up the pieces after suffering its second home loss this season.

What a sweet homecoming for quarterback Terrelle Pryor. The Pennsylvania prep star threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another to lead Ohio State past Penn State 24-7 over the weekend.

Penn State running back Evan Royster is chased by Ohio State linebacker Austin Spitler during the 3rd quarter at Beaver Stadium.

Some news and notes from Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's press conference today: -- Joe Paterno doesn't plan on changing his philosophy toward special teams but did allow he might not have the right personnel on the field.

Poor special teams play has been a problem for years at Penn State, and this season may go down as the best example yet of a need for drastic changes.