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.

The team was not seen as a favorite in the pre-season to win the national championship.

[1] [14] [15] [16] [17][18] Chuck Fusina 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.

A football signed by the 1978 Penn State Nittany Lions football team, including Chuck Fusina , Matt Millen , and head coach Joe Paterno .