Paterno’s start at Penn State

Before Joe Paterno wins all of those football games as Penn State’s head coach, he actually finds himself trailing in his debut 58 years ago today in front of a Saturday afternoon crowd of 37,270 at Beaver Stadium.

To be exact, Paterno is losing 7-0 early to Maryland, thanks to a 15-yard touchdown run by a running back named Ernie Torain.

Torain’s first-quarter score, though, is the Terrapins’ lone highlight as Paterno and PSU rally for a 15-7 victory.

Another 408 victories follow for Paterno.