As CFP run continues, Penn State’s receivers are no longer holding it back
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As CFP run continues, Penn State’s receivers are no longer holding it back

New York Times  

James Franklin found Omari Evans on the sideline at the Fiesta Bowl and doubled back to give the wide receiver a hug. In what was the most important moment of Evans’ collegiate career, the high school quarterback turned Penn State wide receiver hauled in a 38-yard touchdown pass from Drew Allar in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 win against Boise State to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. He’s making plays vertically down the field and I think we’re using him in the right ways.” Evans’ touchdown was a bright spot for a Penn State receiving corps that heads into a semifinal game against Notre Dame looking to prove its improvement. “ just gave us a mindset to not feel like that again.” The evolution of Penn State’s receiving corps has been one of the most fascinating and puzzling developments. We can always be better, but I think our guys are doing what’s necessary for us to have a chance to win every weekend.” GO DEEPER Long flying under the radar, Kaytron Allen gets his moment in Penn State Fiesta Bowl win There might not be stats that pop off the page or one guy who fits the billing of a No.

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Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game

LA Times  

Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of the Fighting Irish’s 27-24 win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Friday. A few seconds later, Gray and Notre Dame found themselves with a spot in the national title game after a thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the …

How Notre Dame topped Penn State in Orange Bowl Playoff thriller to earn national title shot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Notre Dame topped Penn State in Orange Bowl Playoff thriller to earn national title shot

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Drew Allar’s first two interceptions didn’t count. “But I should have just thrown it away.” Mitch Jeter, who missed two field goals in Notre Dame’s only loss of the season to Northern Illinois, subsequently booted the game-winning 41-yard field goal to send the Irish back to the national championship game for the first time in 12 …

Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind

Associated Press  

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — In an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a successful season that, if things had gone great, ended with a championship trophy in the case. This season, for Penn State and Notre Dame, it’s the latest stop …

Notre Dame, Penn State set for Orange Bowl clash in CFP semifinals. What are keys to the game?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame, Penn State set for Orange Bowl clash in CFP semifinals. What are keys to the game?

New York Times  

The path to the national championship game is set, and either Penn State or Notre Dame will advance. For Penn State, even after beating SMU and Boise State in the Playoff, there are still many questions about whether or not James Franklin’s team can win a game when it’s not favored. Now, there’s a golden opportunity here for Penn State, …

Notre Dame and Penn State will renew a long-dormant rivalry in a CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame and Penn State will renew a long-dormant rivalry in a CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — No. “Running game and defense travels; that’s going to show up throughout a season,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. That’s going to show up when you’re trying to at the end of the game.” In the Fiesta Bowl, Penn State outgained Boise State on the ground, 216 yards to 108. “Got great leadership, great players, and …

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State

LA Times  

The chances were there all afternoon, just as they had been all season, the universe practically begging for USC to pull past No. “It’s a gut punch,” Riley said, “no doubt about it.” It was particularly painful, considering how completely USC had controlled the better part of the Saturday’s defeat. USC safety Kamari Ramsey tackles Penn State tight end Tyler …

James Franklin, Penn State reflect on coaching changes, NFL decisions, Peach Bowl and more
1 year, 3 months ago

James Franklin, Penn State reflect on coaching changes, NFL decisions, Peach Bowl and more

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin has been dining in prospects’ homes, coaching his current roster and trying to put the finishing touches on the Nittany Lions’ 2024 recruiting class. “I’m gonna give you the elevator pitch on what we want to do offensively,” Kotelnicki said Friday, his first time meeting with the media. “Obviously someone who’s got extensive defensive …

Penn State football transfer portal guide: Day 1 departures, key needs, potential targets
1 year, 3 months ago

Penn State football transfer portal guide: Day 1 departures, key needs, potential targets

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin hates surprises. “We told them that when we recruited them: Whether it’s high school or whether it’s transfer portal guys, we just want to create as much competition as we possibly can in the locker room and go from there.” Upgrading certain positions is key, but making sure Penn State brings in the right …

Penn State football’s impact freshmen: What we learned about Nittany Lions’ future in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Penn State football’s impact freshmen: What we learned about Nittany Lions’ future in 2023

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin gathered Penn State’s freshmen at the beginning of the season to break them into his usual three categories. “You’re 17, 18 years old and you’re competing against guys who are 23,” tight ends coach Ty Howle said this fall. Linebacker Curtis Jacobs said the two “never fell into the freshman funk.” “Ta’Mere Robinson, he’s …

Notre Dame football, jolted into an offseason of transition, can’t help but look up
2 years, 10 months ago

Notre Dame football, jolted into an offseason of transition, can’t help but look up

New York Times  

— Marcus Freeman stood in the South Club, the private restaurant inside Notre Dame Stadium, two days before his first Blue-Gold Game, observing from the background. Offense Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees exited spring practice with an idea of what Notre Dame’s offense would look like now that he’s calling more of the shots under Freeman. In third and fourth downs …

Ranking Penn State recruits under James Franklin: Saquon Barkley led Nittany Lions’ turnaround
4 years ago

Ranking Penn State recruits under James Franklin: Saquon Barkley led Nittany Lions’ turnaround

New York Times  

From the introductory news conference when James Franklin vowed to dominate the state to the pageantry surrounding Micah Parsons’ signing day ceremony, Penn State’s future is always as much about what happens on the recruiting trail as it is on fall Saturdays. As the second pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley’s impact, both on and off the field, makes …

USC’s last-second field goal stuns Penn State, 52-49, in Rose Bowl game for the ages
8 years, 2 months ago

USC’s last-second field goal stuns Penn State, 52-49, in Rose Bowl game for the ages

LA Times  

Penn State football fans cheer for the Nittany Lions before the start of the 103rd Rose Bowl game against the USC Trojans in Pasadena on Monday. USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold throws a touchdown pass to USC Trojans wide receiver Deontay Burnett against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half. USC quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles for big yards …

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