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10 Greatest Moments from the 2016 College Football Season

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (center) is surrounded by fans following the conclusion of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Ohio State 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (center) is surrounded by fans following the conclusion of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Ohio State 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

3. Penn State takes down the undefeated Buckeyes

Penn State makes the list of most memorable college football moments twice this season, and for good reason. This nine-game win streak had its fair share of epic moments, but none were more exciting than when the Nittany Lions were able to pull off the upset over the Ohio State Buckeyes.

It wasn’t the prettiest game for the Nittany Lions, but they had a handful of lucky breaks that kept them in the game. The first scoring didn’t occur until the second quarter, and although the Buckeyes held a 12-0 lead in the first half, Trace McSorley was able to find Chris Goodwin for a touchdown with nine seconds left before halftime to cut the lead to 12-7.

Ohio State created some more distance by going up 21-7 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Nittany Lions came back and eventually took the lead on a blocked field goal by Marcus Allen that was returned by Grant Haley for a touchdown.

That play helped the Nittany Lions take a 24-21 lead that they held onto until the clock expired. The Buckeyes were undefeated and ranked No. 2 at the time while Penn State was unranked at 4-2, but they weren’t afraid of the Big Ten powerhouse.

Sure, the Nittany Lions weren’t able to make the College Football Playoff at the end of the year. However, the future is bright at Penn State, and games like this helped put the program back on the map this season.

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