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Penn State fell short in a 17-14 loss to Nebraska, but that wasn't important. The Nittany Lions' first game after a scandal-filled week may have started the healing, says Andy Staples.

Some have suggested the Nittany Lions should cancel the rest of the season. Nonsense, says Andy Staples -- players who had nothing to do with this scandal are ready to take the field.

Penn State says assistant coach Mike McQueary won't coach the Nittany Lions on Saturday because "multiple threats" have been made against him.

The university released a statement Thursday night saying it would be "in the best interest of all" if the receivers coach didn't attend the game against Nebraska at Beaver Stadium.

Alabama and Penn State both had quarterback questions. Thanks to AJ McCarron, the No. 3 Tide answered theirs in a 27-11 win.

The Nittany Lions? Not so much, says Andy Staples.

One year after dominating Penn State in Tuscaloosa, Alabama did the same today in Happy Valley. Trent Richardson scored twice and the No. 3 Tide beat the No. 23 Nittany Lions 27-11.

Alabama had its way with Penn State last year in Tuscaloosa, and it is on its way to doing it again in Happy Valley.

The No. 3 Tide lead the No. 23 Nittany Lions 17-3. Follow the action here.

With his championship-winning resume, Alabama coach Nick Saban hardly needs a pat on the back from a fellow coach to feel appreciated.

Joe Paterno might be the only guy who could get away with it. Two of college football's most successful and recognizable coaches meet Saturday when Saban and the third-ranked Crimson Tide visit Paterno's 23rd-ranked Nittany Lions in Happy Valley.

Trent Richardson ran for 144 yards in place of injured Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, leading No. 1 Alabama to a 24-3 win over No. 18 Penn State on Saturday night.

The Crimson Tide (2-0) hardly slowed down without Ingram, and a young defense forced freshman Rob Bolden and the Nittany Lions (1-1) into several turnovers to end promising drives.