The Quakers (7-2) are ranked 24th and have won seven consecutive games. The last time Penn was ranked was on Oct. 24, 2005, when it was 25th.
With its 17-7 win over Harvard, Penn won a share of the Ivy League title and can win the title outright with a victory over Cornell at home on Saturday.
Senior linebacker Jake Lewko was named the defensive player of the week, recording a career-high 15 tackles. Senior quarterback Kyle Olson was the offensive player of the week. He accounted for both of the Quakers' touchdowns, throwing for 159 yards and a touchdown on 14-for-24 passing, while also rushing for a TD.
Nittany notes
Penn State running back Brandon Beachum tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a kickoff return to start the second half against Indiana and will miss the rest of the season.
Beachum will have surgery within the next 2 weeks and will be sidelined for a minimum of 9 months. The sophomore has played in every game this season on offense and special teams.
Also, junior linebacker Navorro Bowman was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after he recorded 12 tackles and returned an interception 73 yards for a touchdown. It is the second conference honor of his career.
