1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team


The 1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

Temple

Ohio State

Maryland

Syracuse

threw four touchdown passes, including two to Scott Fitzkee as second-ranked Penn State extended its win streak to 15 games. Fusina finished 15 of 27 for 293 yards.

Post season

NFL Draft

Nine Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1979 NFL Draft.
RoundPickOverallNamePositionTeam
1st1010Keith DorneyOffensive tackleDetroit Lions
4th1496Eric CunninghamOffensive guardNew York Jets
5th16126Scott FitzkeeWide receiverPhiladelphia Eagles
5th23133Chuck FusinaQuarterbackTampa Bay Buccaneers
6th8145Bob TorreyRunningbackNew York Giants
6th28165Matt BahrKickerPittsburgh Steelers
7th17182Rich MilotLinebackerWashington Redskins
8th4196Chuck CorrealCenterPhiladelphia Eagles
10th6265Tony PetruccioSan Diego Chargers

Awards