The Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator opened up about leaving Ohio State for Penn State after winning a national championship — and how he thinks he can help the football team he always viewed as the sport's gold standard.

Gophers guard Brennan Rigsby could’ve checked out weeks ago after going scoreless for four games and playing double-digit minutes only twice since Big Ten play resumed in January. The 6-3 senior from Colorado always prepared as if his time would come again.