Salute to the Seniors

Nittany Lions defeat Michigan State 35-16

Senior quarterback Sean Clifford received a hug from his Mom during pregame festivities honoring the 2022 Senior Class. Clifford wraps up his impressive career at Penn State as the schools all-time leader in completion percentage, pass completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Senior quarterback Sean Clifford received a hug from his Mom during pregame festivities honoring the 2022 Senior Class. Clifford wraps up his impressive career at Penn State as the schools all-time leader in completion percentage, pass completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Senior defensive tackle PJ Mustipher embraced his mom during Senior Day festivities on the field at Beaver Stadium Nov. 26. Mustipher, a second-year team captain, anchors the Nittany Lions defensive line and has appeared in 49 career games.

 Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Penn State Blue Band presented their traditional pregame show for the final time in 2022 on Nov. 26 at Beaver Stadium. Seniors in the band were honored during the pregame performance. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) wraps up Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne during first-half action at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 26. The Nittany Lions recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss in the 35-26 victory. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Theo Johnson celebrates following his 48-yard touchdown reception during second-quarter action vs Michigan State. Johnson caught 3 passes for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Nittany Lions 35-16 win over the Spartans on Nov. 26. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State fans enjoyed a convincing 35-16 win over visiting Michigan State on 'Senior Day' at Beaver Stadium Nov. 26. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Linebacker Tyler Eldson (43) fights through a blocker in pursuit of Michigan State's Elijah Collins. Penn State's defense slowed the Spartans running game throughout the game on the way to a 35-16 win. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Kaytron Allen (13) led Penn State with 86 yards rushing and a touchdown as the Nittany Lions wrapped up the 2022 regular season with a 35-16 win over visiting Michigan State. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Senior Michael McDermott revealed himself to be the Nittany Lion mascot during 'Senior Day' at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 26. It is tradition for the student who is representing Penn State as the Nittany Lion to reveal his true identity at his final football game. McDermott was the Nittany Lion for 3 years. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Penn State Cheerleaders enjoyed another Penn State win at Beaver Stadium as the Nittany Lions wrapped up the 2022 regular season with a 35-16 victory over Michigan State. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Senior quarterback Sean Clifford received a hug from his Mom during pregame festivities honoring the 2022 Senior Class. Clifford wraps up his impressive career at Penn State as the schools all-time leader in completion percentage, pass completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Senior defensive tackle PJ Mustipher embraced his mom during Senior Day festivities on the field at Beaver Stadium Nov. 26. Mustipher, a second-year team captain, anchors the Nittany Lions defensive line and has appeared in 49 career games.

 Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Penn State Blue Band presented their traditional pregame show for the final time in 2022 on Nov. 26 at Beaver Stadium. Seniors in the band were honored during the pregame performance. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) wraps up Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne during first-half action at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 26. The Nittany Lions recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss in the 35-26 victory. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Theo Johnson celebrates following his 48-yard touchdown reception during second-quarter action vs Michigan State. Johnson caught 3 passes for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Nittany Lions 35-16 win over the Spartans on Nov. 26. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State fans enjoyed a convincing 35-16 win over visiting Michigan State on 'Senior Day' at Beaver Stadium Nov. 26. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Linebacker Tyler Eldson (43) fights through a blocker in pursuit of Michigan State's Elijah Collins. Penn State's defense slowed the Spartans running game throughout the game on the way to a 35-16 win. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Kaytron Allen (13) led Penn State with 86 yards rushing and a touchdown as the Nittany Lions wrapped up the 2022 regular season with a 35-16 win over visiting Michigan State. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Senior Michael McDermott revealed himself to be the Nittany Lion mascot during 'Senior Day' at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 26. It is tradition for the student who is representing Penn State as the Nittany Lion to reveal his true identity at his final football game. McDermott was the Nittany Lion for 3 years. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Penn State Cheerleaders enjoyed another Penn State win at Beaver Stadium as the Nittany Lions wrapped up the 2022 regular season with a 35-16 victory over Michigan State. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons