Nick Dawkins has seen much during his six seasons on the Penn State football team.

He arrived in State College in 2020 when the Nittany Lions endured the pandemic-shortened season.

He’s been a part of 51 wins, 25 losses, four New Year’s Six bowl appearances and Penn State’s first College Football Playoff berth and two wins.

He’s played for three offensive coordinators and two head coaches.

He overcame shoulder surgery to become a two-year starter and a two-time team captain.

“So much happens while doing anything for six years,” Dawkins said Tuesday. “I’ve been on the forefront of a lot of change in college football (such as players being paid). I could not have even guessed what was going to happen.

“I guess it was transformative. It’s been really cool to be here. I’ve been a part of

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