The Tide had also manhandled the Lions last year and seemed to be a jinx for Penn State under Paterno .
Alabama , another Penn State opponent , had 18 of 22 starters returning under a coach who has won more collegiate football games than any other coach .
The Tide had also manhandled the Penn State last year and seemed to be a jinx for Penn State under Paterno .
Alabama , another Penn State opponent , had 18 of 22 starters returning under a coach who has won more collegiate football games than any other coach .