Penn State received harsh sanctions from the NCAA after an alleged cover-up by officials . The university was hit with a $60 million fine and stripped of 111 wins over its last five seasons. `` Senator Mitchell 's report and recommendations , along with the actions taken by the NCAA today , are a recognition of the hard work of many over the past two years to make Penn State a stronger institution , '' Penn State President Eric Barron said in a university statement . A massive fine remains in place and 13 years of wins remain negated . Penn State says it has worked hard to become stronger after Sandusky scandal .
Penn State received harsh sanctions from the NCAA after an alleged cover-up by officials . The university was hit with a $60 million fine and stripped of 111 wins over its last five seasons. A massive fine remains in place and 13 years of wins remain negated . Penn State says it has worked hard to become stronger after Sandusky scandal .