Offensively, Jahan Dotson played like many Penn State football fans, and Noah Cain played really well along the stretch in the Nittany Lions' 16-10 upset win in Wisconsin.
In terms of defence, you can 'game ball' almost the entire team, but what's the fun in that?
Safety Jaquan Brisker's performance was excellent, and despite going down several times with an obvious injury, he did well. Brandon Smith played very well, and Jesse Lucata found a new home at the defensive end, making some good plays from that position.
Cornerbacks also had a good game, mainly because you didn't hear much about any of them, which is a good thing for a cornerback.
But, who were the Nittany Lions who played the most important role in Saturday's 16-10 win?
Penn State Football Offensive Game Ball - RB Noah Cain
Cain made the big move for the Penn State football team in the fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown to advance. Here's that touchdown:
Nittany Lions are back on top! @therealnoahcain finishes off the drive for @PennStateFball 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qpf9MHJFVU
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 4, 2021
Cain finished with only 48 rushing yards, but he came in on just eight carries, which averages out to a solid six yards per carry. Additionally, he did a good job of breaking tackles and taking a lot of yards on a few catches out of the backfield in the fourth quarter, finishing with four catches for 47 yards.
Once Cain was able to let go, it really opened up the rest of the offense. Expect him to continue to carry the ball well for the Nittany Lions, especially if the offensive line improves throughout the season.