The 1968 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a perfect record of 11–0 with a win in the Orange Bowl over Kansas. The team played home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1968 team was Paterno's first perfect season. Despite going 11–0, the Nittany Lions finished behind 10–0 Ohio State in the final AP poll (conducted after bowl season), and behind Ohio State and 9–0–1 USC in the final Coaches Poll (conducted before bowl season).
Schedule
Game summaries Miami (FL)
Vs. Kansas (Orange Bowl)
Roster
After the season 1969 NFL/AFL draft Five Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 1st 7 7 Ted Kwalick Tight end San Francisco 49ers 2nd 12 38 Dave Bradley Offensive guard Green Bay Packers 4th 4 82 Bob Campbell Wide receiver Pittsburgh Steelers 7th 18 174 John Kulka Offensive guard Miami Dolphins 15th 3 367 Leon Angevine Running back/Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles
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