Penn State Nittany Lion Football Highlights showcasing the best moments in Beaver Stadium from the 2000 season through the 2005 season.
2000
- Penn State upsets Purdue 22-20; making the Penn State the only team Drew Brees never defeated during his 3 years as a starter with the Boilermakers
- Penn State defeats Illinois for homecoming, in a game that showcased Rashard Casey's scrambling ability. (My first game ever at Beaver Stadium)
2001
- Penn State opens the 2001 season VS the #2 ranked Hurricanes with Adam Taliaferro leading the Nittany Lions out of the tunnel in front of 109,313 in the newly expanded Beaver Stadium
- Penn State defeats Ohio State to give Paterno the most wins in div. 1 college football
2002
- Penn State upsets Nebraska in front of a record crowd of 110,753 (a record that stood for 14 seasons)
- Penn State defeats Michigan State as Larry Johnson rushes for over 250 yards in the first half! Giving him 2000+ on the season in a game known as "2k for LJ"
2003
- One of the worst seasons in Penn State football history was highlighted by great defensive play... The one play that stands out is the interception return VS Ohio State
2005
- Penn State upsets #16 Minnesota setting up an epic showdown in Beaver Stadium the following weekend VS Ohio State
- Penn State Upsets the #6 Buckeyes in front of a rain soaked electric Beaver Stadium
- Penn State beats Wisconsin to sew up the Big Ten Championship finishing 10-1 one year removed from a dismal 3-9 season in 2004.