Junior kicker Jack Mitchell scores the winning field goal with just moments left in the game. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
Author George R. R. Martin tries on his honorary helmet. Photo by Alexis O'Connor / North by Northwestern
NU announcers honor George R. R. Martin in the first quarter for his acceptance of Medill’s Hall of Achievement alumni award. Photo by Alexis O'Connor / North by Northwestern
Junior wide receiver Austin Carr catches the ball, gaining valuable yards for the 'Cats in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
The Northwestern University Marching Band played the theme song of Game of Thrones at halftime in honor of special guest and Northwestern alumni George RR Martin. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
Redshirt freshman linebacker Nate Hall brings down Penn State sophomore tight end Mike Gesicki. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
Senior quarterback Zack Oliver hands the ball off to sophomore running back Justin Jackson. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
Senior defensive lineman Dean Lowry brings down Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg in a play that refs flagged for roughing the passer. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
Coach Pat Fitzgerald argues with a ref over a controversial call. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
The 'Cats sing the fight song to the student section after winning 23-21. Photo by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern 
Linebacker Nate Hall reviews a play on the phone with coaches in the press box. Photo by Alexis O'Connor / North by Northwestern
Photos by Mia Zanzucchi and Alexis O'Connor / North by Northwestern