One for the ages

In the midst of a bowl season that has put college football on a swivel with unpredictable matchups and even wilder finishes, this year's Rose Bowl did not disappoint, exceeding expectations and starting off 2017 with a bang. It was a battle of two storied programs that have overcome the highest levels of adversity, as the Penn State Nittany Lions took on the USC Trojans in what many refer to as "the grandaddy of them all.", a game to never be forgotten. USC came away with the victory, beating Penn State 52-49, but there were two winners in reestablish their schools that are now back on the map, making a statement and set to make their case come next season. Here is what we learned form Pasadena.

Saquon Barkley

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has made his name, but validated his worth on the biggest of stages, rushing for 194 yards on 25 carries for two touchdowns. He added 55 yards receiving and a touchdown, totaling 249 yards form scrimmage. Barkley has a skill set