The fifth-year senior quarterback, described by Coach Larry Smith as "the heart and soul of our team," took command in the first offensive series.

But the Eagles (13-4) will probably not beat the Panthers (13-5) if McNabb, Philadelphia's fifth-year quarterback, does not throw the ball well.

Schembechler added, "Michael Taylor is a fifth-year quarterback.

Jeff Hostetler, the fifth-year quarterback from West Virginia, started the game and was impressive in his ability to scramble, throw on the run, and direct the offense.

John Shaffer, the Penn State fifth-year senior quarterback, completed just 5 of 16 passes for 53 yards, with one interception.

"We're writing a new chapter in Miami football," said Scott Covington, Miami's fifth-year senior quarterback.

McNabb is the fifth-year quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

In his final home game, the fifth-year senior quarterback was a a model of efficiency today in engineering Penn State's 35-10 victory over Wisconsin.

Leave it to a fifth-year quarterback who has already gone from the bench to the Pro Bowl to dispense such wisdom.

"I'm definitely going to find him if necessary," Rod Rutherford, the Panthers' fifth-year quarterback, said of Fitzgerald, who finished with 8 catches for 108 yards.