STATE COLLEGE— Getting knocked out of the biggest game of the season was tough for Sean Clifford. Standing on the sideline and watching Penn State’s playoff dreams go up in smoke was even harder.

If the Penn State quarterback has to sit again, he’s prepared to do everything in his power to ensure the Nittany Lions (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten, No. 10 CFP) finish strong against Rutgers.

No. 12 Penn State is still in the mix for a New Year’s Six bowl bid, but will likely need to beat the Scarlet Knights (2-9, 0-8) without Clifford, who has an undisclosed injury.