In this Sept. 6, 2008 file photo, Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, center, stands with players, from left, Jacob Fragnano, Chris Colasanti, Mark Wedderburn, and J.D. Mason as they watch the game for the sideline during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Oregon State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa. After skating through its nonconference schedule, No. 12 Penn State could gain some respect with a win Saturday night in its Big Ten opener against No. 22 Illinois