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Eli Manning tries out for Penn State quarterback spot in hilarious undercover video... as former Super Bowl champion dons wig and make-up to fool unsuspecting students and coaches (but they aren't impressed with his 40-yard dash time!) Eli Manning donned a hilarious disguise to walk on at Penn State for his TV show The former Super Bowl champion pretended he was 'Chad Powers' for the skit Coaches were unimpressed with his dash but his throwing talent was obvious At the end of the prank, Manning ripped off his wig to reveal his true identity

By Jake Nisse For Dailymail.Com

Published: 17:48 BST, 20 September 2022 | Updated: 17:48 BST, 20 September 2022

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Eli Manning may have retired in 2020, but with the help of a disguise - and a ridiculous alias - the New York Giants legend was able to roll back the years and fight for a walk-on spot at Penn State as seen in a new video.

The hilarious stunt, which came to light Monday, was filmed as part of Manning's show Eli's Places, with Penn State head coach James Franklin in on the joke.

To look the part of a college student- sort of - Manning had extensive make-up done, including facial prosthetics, eventually topping off the look with a mustache and 80's-style haircut.

Penn State head coach James Franklin was in on the joke with former NFL star Eli Manning

Manning underwent extensive make-up work to assume the disguise of 'Chad Powers'

Once at the tryout, Manning checked in under his pseudonym 'Chad Powers,' and quickly drew attention at the facility.

'He's like 32,' one player trying out said. 'Bro, he is not a freshman,' said another.

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