It was the best of time, it was the worst of times for Sean Clifford.
In the fourth quarter, it looked like the sixth-year senior had thrown a game-losing pick-6 to Purdue’s Chris Jefferson that put Purdue up a field goal with 8:29 to go.
But Clifford regrouped and led an eight-play, 80-yard drive that ended with his game-winning 10-yard touchdown to Keyvone Lee that put Penn State ahead.
The defense handled Purdue on the ensuing possession to win, 35-31.
The night had a lot of ups and downs, but fortunately for Clifford, it ended on a high.
“It was a nasty win,” Clifford said. “But it’s one that I’ll remember forever.
Here’s more from Clifford, as well as interviews with Lee, Joey Porter Jr., Daequan Hardy and Barney Amor.