Here is a photo gallery that captures the event as it happened.

Hats from his five finalists (Pittsburgh, Penn State, UConn, Michigan State and West Virginia) were placed on the podium prior to his announcement.

Yancich battles a case of the butterflies before his announcement speech.

Mr and Mrs. Tom Yancich prior to their sons announcement.

His grandparents were also on hand to lend their support.

Jamie Yancich supports her little brother.

Trinity head coach Ed Dalton begins the press conference as he addresses the crowd.

Yancich steps up to the podium.

Yancich uses a poster to show the crowd where he is headed.

The hat completes the outfit.

Yancich proudly shows the crowd that he will be a Penn State Nittany Lion.

Yancich shares a moment with his dad Tom Yancich.

Yancich tells onlookers why he chose Penn State.

Yancich answers questions from the media.

The Yancich family poses for a photo.

Mike and Grandma Yancich.

Mike and his grandparents.

Grandma Yancich with Mike and his dad.

Yancich is all smiles as his choice is made.