According to Stewart Mandel of Fox Sports, The Penn State Nittany Lions football program has their bowl ban lifted immediately, and full scholarships for next season restored.
NCAA release: Penn State's bowl ban immediately lifted, full scholarships in 2015-16. http://t.co/S1x1yZFxUK
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 8, 2014
The NCAA Board of Directors met with NCAA Executive Committee and leadership of the Big 10 on Monday to come to this decision.
“Penn State has made remarkable progress over the past year,” said Harris Pastides, Board member and University of South Carolina president. “The board members and I believe the Executive Committee’s decision is the right one. It allows both the university and the association to continue to move toward a common goal of ensuring that educating, nurturing and protecting young people is a top priority.”
This is a really good break for new Penn State Coach, James Franklin. The Nittany Lions are undefeated to start the season, and with NFL prospect Christian Hackenberg under center, this team is poised for a run in the weak Big 10.
According to Yahoo’s Pat Forde The Big 10 has also lifted their ban, and Penn State is elgible for the league title game this season.
Big Ten follows suit w NCAA, says Penn State eligible to play for league title as well effective this year.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) September 8, 2014