Penn State coach James Franklin points out a curious penalty measurement for a first-quarter false start against Purdue.

James Franklin was measured Monday, as he usually is with a bigger game on the slate in the upcoming week. His measuredness might’ve taken an extra step forward, too, considering the Purdue game was such a blowout.

See why Penn State's Abdul Carter is quickly becoming one of the most dominating defenders in college football.

6 — With two touchdown-scoring drives to start the game against Purdue, Penn State extended a streak of first-half TD drives that started with four in the Washington win. Penn State went three-and-out at the turn of the second quarter, but two more quick scores certainly put those early-season slow starts in the rearview mirror.

The Nittany Lions rout the Boilermakers 49-10 as they continue pursuing a home date in the College Football Playoff.

A great start for Penn State's leaders and stars with an invigorated finish by the backups. The Lions blitzed Purdue with three third-quarter touchdowns to beat the point spread and all but end things. The Boilermakers finally reach the end zone on a five ...