College Football Week 7 Recap: Penn State's Struggles and Player Performances

Week 7 of the college football season concluded with Penn State experiencing a tough 21-18 defeat against Michigan. This loss contributed to the Nittany Lions' ongoing struggles.

In addition to Penn State's challenges, eight teams ranked in the AP Top 25 also faced losses, including a notable defeat for then-No. 2 Notre Dame against then-No. 8 BYU. Ethan Grunkemeyer stood out by completing 15 of 22 passes for 250 yards, leading the Hokies to a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech.

Other former Penn State players had mixed performances, with Beau Pribula throwing for 137 yards in Virginia's loss to SMU. Meanwhile, Xavier Gilliam and Amare Campbell contributed to Tennessee's historic upset of Alabama, marking the first time Alabama has lost back-to-back regular-season games since 2007.