One other possibility: Penn State could decline the invitation. I recall Notre Dame going 6-5 way back when and the team voted to not go to a bowl.
However the comments from current players I have seen were generally supportive of Paterno.
I was rather hoping to see Paterno’s statue toppled like Lenin’s or Saddam Hussein’s....but I don’t think that’s going to happen.
It won't happen in the near future, but if more facts come to light that show Paterno covered these crimes up, it will be removed.
As for the Bowl games,I don't think any Bowl will invite them.
Penn State is the most hated institution in the U.S. today.