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Men's lacrosse alum Chris Hogan to compete in Super Bowl

Penn State alumnus Chris Hogan will represent the University at this year's Super Bowl, playing for the New England Patriots. Credit: Penn State Athletics. All Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For the 46th time, Penn State will have a representative in the Super Bowl, as former men’s lacrosse standout Chris Hogan and the New England Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5 in Houston. Fox will televise the Super Bowl at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Hogan was the star of the Patriots’ 36-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game, racking up a franchise postseason record 180 yards on nine receptions while scoring two of New England’s three passing touchdowns.

Hogan, a three-year starter at midfield for the Nittany Lions’ men’s lacrosse team, played in 43 career games, amassing 57 career goals and 14 assists for 71 career points. After a strong freshman campaign, Hogan’s sophomore season was cut short due to injury and he was granted a medical redshirt. Hogan returned for his junior season in what would prove to be his strongest statistical year of collegiate lacrosse, leading the team with 29 goals and earning first team All-ECAC honors in 2009. The Wyckoff, New Jersey, native finished his Penn State career with 15 goals and nine assists in his final season, garnering second-team All-CAA recognition.

Hogan completed his bachelor’s degree in communications arts and sciences, graduating from Penn State in May 2010.

Following his graduation, Hogan used his final year of eligibility as a wide receiver and defensive back for Monmouth University in his home state of New Jersey. Hogan played in 11 games during the 2010 season. On offense, he totaled 12 receptions for 147 yards and three touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, Hogan logged a team-high three interceptions and made 28 tackles.

Following his time at Monmouth, Hogan had stints on the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins’ practice squads before earning a spot on the Buffalo Bills’ active roster on Dec. 18, 2012. Hogan hauled in six touchdown catches in 48 games played for the Bills before signing with the Patriots last spring.

Hogan has 955 receiving yards on 51 receptions this season (regular season and postseason combined), while logging six touchdowns. All three are career-bests.

Penn State has had at least one representative in 46 of 51 Super Bowls and 101 appearances overall. Thirty-seven Nittany Lions have claimed 54 Super Bowl rings. Jordan Norwood is the last Penn Stater to win a Super Bowl ring, doing so last year when the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50.

Last Updated January 24, 2017