The Penn State Nittany Lions were not able to win back-to-back Big Ten titles. They finished just off the pace at 6-2 in conference play, but it was still a great season. 

Penn State ended its 2009 campaign at 11-2 after edging out LSU in the Capital One Bowl, led by a defense that was the best in the Big Ten in terms of points allowed in 2009. 

The 2010 Nittany Lions will have to depend even more on the defensive side of the football following the loss of quarterback Daryll Clark. 

Clark's absence will make it tough for the Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten and to challenge for a national title, which is what head coach Joe Paterno strives for each year. The schedule does not make that goal any easier,...

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