University Park, PA -- (Sports Network) - Two days after undergoing successful hip replacement surgery, legendary Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno returned to his home on Tuesday.

Paterno has been coaching from the press box for a majority of the season after injuring his hip attempting an onside kick in practice, but has not experienced pain in the hip following the procedure.

The 81-year-old is expected to resume his normal coaching duties on December 1, when the team returns from its Thanksgiving break.

The Nittany Lions just finished off their third Big Ten championship with a win over Michigan State on Saturday. With an 11-1 record overall, Penn State has earned a trip to a BCS Bowl in January. Paterno said after the game that he plans on coming back in 2009 despite his health problems.