The 1985 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by 20th-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a record of 11–1. Penn State was invited to the Orange Bowl, where the Nittany Lions lost to Oklahoma. The team played home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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Game summaries
At Maryland
Gainesville Sun. 1985 September 8.
At Pittsburgh
Vs. Oklahoma (Orange Bowl)
Roster
NFL draft Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1986 NFL draft.
Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 4th 23 105 Rogers Alexander Linebacker New York Jets 7th 2 168 Bob Williams Tight end Buffalo Bills 9th 14 235 Mike Zordich Defensive back San Diego Chargers
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