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UCLA became a national story earlier in the season when it stunned No. 2 Penn State at the Rose Bowl. The 3-6 Nittany Lions had current No. 2 Indiana in serious trouble on Saturday in State College but could not finish in a 27-24 loss. Yep, it’s been that kind of year for the PSU program. Even in defeat, it was a tremendous effort by Terry Smith’s Lions. The 10-0 Hoosiers were just better in the final two minutes. Here’s what the media had to say about the Penn State-Indiana game. PENN STATE-INDIANA HEADLINES -- Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza delivers a Heisman moment (SI.com) -- The Big Ten stole the show in Week 11 (ESPN.com) -- Penn State failed to finish vs. Indiana as WR play was the difference (Blue-White Illustrated) -- Penn State’s ‘D’ hammered IU’s Fernando Mendoza all day but he delivered when it mattered (PennLive) -- Indiana’s Curt Cignetti said IU refused to lose against Penn State (CBS Sports) -- Penn State football players: “We’re never going to quit” (YDR.com) -- Penn State’s nightmare continues with failed upset bid vs. Indiana (PennLive)
