Penn State football enjoyed a big weekend after cruising past Illinois 39-0 for a key Big Ten victory, inspiring hope that a Big Ten divisional title could still be up for grabs. Hackenberg looked poised and aware in the pocket, and Saquon Barkley dazzled with yet another acrobatic display. The defense was dominant as usual, and the team kept its train of momentum rolling as it prepares to face a stingy Northwestern team this coming weekend.

Hits like “All Day” by Kanye West and “Run This Town” by Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye all reflect the fireworks display Penn State put on this weekend, along with the swagger the Lions will be carrying into the Midwest next Saturday. So pop in those headphones, start planning your postseason getaway, and get your week started on the right foot.

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Ben Rappaport

is a junior English and Journalism major at Penn State. He loves spending way too much money on concerts and music festivals. Ben can usually be found walking around campus listening to Kanye West. A fun fact about him is he once was resuscitated from unconsciousness by Pusha T's verse on the song "Mercy." Feel free to contact him at ben.rappaport@onwardstate.com or follow him on twitter at @Benrappp.

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