http://www.linebacker-u.com/2010/11/1... Following three easy wins over mediocre opponents, Penn State was still looking to prove the "Dark Years" were truly a thing of the past. Northwestern was a dangerous team under head coach Randy Walker, though the Wildcats were beat up by Arizona State the week before Penn State rolled into Evanston. What would transpire that morning (11 a.m. kickoff!) and afternoon would become forever etched in Penn State football lore.