Penn State Vs. Virginia 2012: Nittany Lions Lose, 17-16

For the first time since 2001, the Penn State Nittany Lions have started their season at 0-2 with a loss to Virginia on Saturday, 17-16.

A 12-play, 86-yard touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter gave UVA the lead, which Penn State had held for most of the game.

Michael Rocco found Jake McGee for a 6-yard touchdown pass, and the point after gave the Cavaliers a 17-16 lead. Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin battled a banged-up elbow from being hit on consecutive drives in the first half.

McGloin made his return on in the third quarter and led the Nittany Lions to another touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. But the 12-play drive that ended with McGee in the end zone gave Virginia its lead.

It was a horrible day for place kicker Sam Ficken, who replaced one of Penn State's transfers over the summer, Anthony Fera. Ficken had multiple chances to add points for the Nittany Lions, but missed four of his five field goal attempts.

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Matt McGloin Injury Update: Penn State QB Returns

Penn State quarterback has returned to the Virginia game in the third quarter after leaving for the locker room before halftime with an apparent elbow injury. McGloin had been hit on his throwing elbow in consecutive drives.

Freshman Steven Bench came in for McGloin in the one play he was out for the first collision, then again later in the next drive. But on 3rd-and-10 in the Nittany Lions' first possession of the third quarter, McGloin was back on the field and converted the first down with a 23-yard pass to Alex Kenney.

The two connected again on a 3rd and long play with Virginia's blitz in pursuit. With the Nittany Lions in striking distance, they had to settle for a field goal attempt from 20, which was wide right.

Virginia leads Penn State, 10-7 with under five minutes to go in the third quarter.

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Penn State Vs. Virginia: Nittany Lions Lead, 7-3

At halftime of the Penn State-Virginia game, the Nittany Lions lead 7-3, but there may be some concern about their quarterback situation.

Matt McGloin, who led Penn State to its only touchdown drive in this game so far, went to the locker room favoring his throwing elbow after being hit by a Virginia defender in the second consecutive drive. Freshman quarterback Steven Bench filled in for McGloin, but was sacked on a fourth down attempt in his first play, and unable to get much going in his next drive.

McGloin and Kyle Carter hooked up for an eight-yard touchdown pass that capped a 17-play, 75-yard drive that took 6:27 off the clock. Virginia didn't get on the board until the second quarter when Drew Jarrett knocked in a 46-yard field goal.

Penn State is looking to avoid going 0-2 for the first time since 2001.

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Matt McGloin Injury Update: Penn State Quarterback Heads To Locker Room With Injured Elbow

Penn State starting quarterback Matt McGloin was injured in the second quarter of the Nittany Lions game against Virginia on Saturday. McGloin went to the locker room mid-way through the quarter after having his elbow hit by Cavaliers defenders on two consecutive series. Both hits came from the right side as he stood exposed in the pocket. He was crushed by the Virginia's Ausar Walcott and he immediately went off the field with his right arm and shoulder sagging. He went straight to the locker room with the Penn State training staff. The hits came on the inside of his elbow in the exact same spot.

Steven Bench, a true freshman, came on in relief for one play the first time McGloin banged his elbow. Paul Jones was also warming up on the sideline and it appeared he may come in after McGloin went to the locker room. But Bill O'Brien has decided to stick with Bench.

Penn State leads 7-3 in the second quarter.

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