How Penn State kept Playoff plans intact with 3 fourth-down conversions on final drive
4 months, 1 week ago

How Penn State kept Playoff plans intact with 3 fourth-down conversions on final drive

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Quarterback Drew Allar retreated to the sideline Saturday where his offensive linemen were already seated with their helmets off. 4 Penn State clinging to a 1-point lead in its eventual 26-25 win at Minnesota with 3:47 remaining, the Nittany Lions’ punt team took the field. Penn State’s path to hosting a College Football Playoff game was about to get congested if James Franklin’s team was not aggressive. Let’s get ready to get out there.” Punter Riley Thompson waited for the football on fourth-and-1 at the Penn State 34-yard line. GO DEEPER Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways Penn State repped this fake punt since the preseason and even gave offensive lineman Dom Rulli the green light to call it about a half dozen times this season, Franklin said.

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Notre Dame beats the flu, Penn State on miraculous last-second field goal to advance to national championship
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame beats the flu, Penn State on miraculous last-second field goal to advance to national championship

Daily Mail  

A flu outbreak among Notre Dame players proved insignificant at Thursday's Orange Bowl in Miami, where the seventh-seeded Fighting Irish pulled out a miraculous 27-24 win over No. The win is even more remarkable considering Leonard missed much of Notre Dame's final drive of the first half while being evaluated for a concussion, Irish coach Marcus Freeman told ESPN. Mitch …

Penn State’s polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games
3 months ago

Penn State’s polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. “I get it — we have a really passionate fan base and they’re a huge part of our success,” Allar said Sunday at College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day. “I think that’s been a huge difference for me this year.” The biggest …

No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffs

Associated Press  

1 Oregon managed to navigate all the potential pitfalls of a topsy-turvy college football season — even on a wild, wacky championship weekend. 3 Penn State 45-37 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game. “I’m just smiling because we’re Big Ten champs.” He’s certainly taken full advantage of his opportunities since announcing he would transfer from Oklahoma to …

Penn State’s loss to Oregon was no moral victory. But it did highlight Playoff potential
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Penn State’s loss to Oregon was no moral victory. But it did highlight Playoff potential

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The confetti and streamers fell at Lucas Oil Stadium as Penn State’s roster, many with their heads hung low, walked toward the locker room. “We’re trying to be at that same spot.” As Singleton exited the media room, the door swung open to whatever was left of Penn State’s locker room. And the Ducks aren't finished Oregon heads …

Penn State QB Drew Allar is showing more fire, keeping Nittany Lions on fast track to Playoff
4 months, 1 week ago

Penn State QB Drew Allar is showing more fire, keeping Nittany Lions on fast track to Playoff

New York Times  

Drew Allar fumed on the visiting sideline Saturday evening as Penn State found itself trailing by one point late in the third quarter at Minnesota. But yeah, I think it’s just learning how to manage those.” GO DEEPER 'On our terms': Inside Penn State's season-saving drive with 3 fourth-down conversions It’s been a season full of change for Allar, who …

Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways
4 months, 1 week ago

Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways

New York Times  

4 Penn State was on upset alert all day Saturday, but it escaped Minnesota with a 26-25 win to stay in strong position for a College Football Playoff bid. pic.twitter.com/n2t8kHrG4T — CBS Sports College Football 🏈 November 23, 2024 Penn State fell behind 10-0 in the first half, but it overcame special teams miscues and got a stellar game from …

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette

New York Times  

Penn State enjoyed another stress-free Saturday and remains in a favorable position to host a first-round College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. On one play, Warren lined up under center on third-and-short, but center Nick Dawkins snapped the ball through Warren’s legs to quarterback Drew Allar. He is tied with Pat Freiermuth for the most career touchdowns by a …

The Times of Troy: What was Lincoln Riley thinking at the end of USC’s loss to Penn State?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Times of Troy: What was Lincoln Riley thinking at the end of USC’s loss to Penn State?

LA Times  

I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, back again for another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter, in which we’re once again scratching our heads, wondering what Lincoln Riley was thinking at the end of a heartbreaking loss, his third in four weeks as USC’s coach. But with only 40 seconds left — and still …

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Once again, USC had victory within its grasp only to see it slip away in another frustrating loss, 33-30, to Penn State in overtime. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren caught a whopping 17 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown on Saturday afternoon in one of the most impressive performances I can remember against USC since …

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State
5 months, 3 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 …

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Playing without star running back Nick Singleton, Tyler Warren caught a touchdown pass in the last minute of the first half and Kaytron Allen ran one in from 1-yard out in the third quarter. Ryan Barker made two field goals and the Penn State defense turned …

Penn State after 2 games: What I think I know following gut check vs. Bowling Green
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Penn State after 2 games: What I think I know following gut check vs. Bowling Green

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — By Saturday evening, there was a different feeling among Penn State fans who huddled in the Beaver Stadium parking lot still tailgating hours after the Nittany Lions’ 34-27 come-from-behind victory against Bowling Green. Bowling Green’s players often pinballed past two and three Penn State defenders. “I’ll be ready.” Drew Allar is playing like the QB Penn …

Michigan-Penn State rewatch: Sherrone Moore’s throwback play-calling paid off
1 year, 4 months ago

Michigan-Penn State rewatch: Sherrone Moore’s throwback play-calling paid off

New York Times  

A strange irony of Michigan’s season is that Sherrone Moore’s first game as a head coach was also Michigan’s worst offensive performance of the year. Early in the game, Michigan’s offensive line was struggling to slow down Penn State’s pass rush. On the second series, Penn State’s Chop Robinson blew by right tackle Karsen Barnhart and hit McCarthy almost immediately, …

Allar bears brunt of No. 9 Penn State’s offensive struggles in loss to No. 2 Michigan
1 year, 4 months ago

Allar bears brunt of No. 9 Penn State’s offensive struggles in loss to No. 2 Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With his helmet pulled down low over his eyes, Allar’s gaze was fixed on the ground as he shuffled his feet toward Penn State’s locker room. I personally feel like I didn’t play well enough to win the game today so that’s what it is.” Penn …

Allar throws 4 TD passes as No. 9 Penn State routs Maryland 51-15; Michigan up next
1 year, 4 months ago

Allar throws 4 TD passes as No. 9 Penn State routs Maryland 51-15; Michigan up next

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Penn State coach James Franklin watched his team turn a comfortable victory over Maryland into a rout, then made it clear he doesn’t care much about style points. The interior part of our protection, whether it’s the centers and the guards or our backs on …

Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0
1 year, 6 months ago

Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Sitting in the locker room at halftime, Penn State’s defensive ends agreed they were onto something. Drew Allar threw four touchdown passes and Penn State’s defense forced four turnovers to lead the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions past No. With Iowa driving in Penn …

Penn State spring football: Drew Allar, Beau Pribula making strides in Year 2
1 year, 11 months ago

Penn State spring football: Drew Allar, Beau Pribula making strides in Year 2

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Quarterback Drew Allar is learning when to be more vocal during his second spring at Penn State. “I think it just comes along with playing and just doing well in practice and leading the offense to wins in practice will help me.” James Franklin is calling Penn State’s vacant quarterback spot a competition, which feels like …

Penn State escapes Purdue: Sean Clifford’s roller-coaster night and more takeaways
2 years, 7 months ago

Penn State escapes Purdue: Sean Clifford’s roller-coaster night and more takeaways

New York Times  

— As the football floated in the air, time froze for Penn State running back Keyvone Lee. “It was a nasty win, but it’s one that I’ll remember forever, honestly,” said quarterback Sean Clifford, the architect of Penn State’s eight-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that helped cover up the night’s blemishes. This time, Clifford and Penn State came out on top …

Defense helps No. 19 Penn State edge No. 12 Wisconsin 16-10
3 years, 6 months ago

Defense helps No. 19 Penn State edge No. 12 Wisconsin 16-10

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Penn State’s defense continually stood tall and Wisconsin kept stubbing its toe whenever the Badgers approached the end zone. Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted Graham Mertz’s passes deep in Penn State territory in the final 2 1/2 minutes. Noah Cain broke a 10-all tie and put Penn State ahead for good with a 2-yard touchdown run …

Penn State’s step from ‘great’ to ‘elite’ still incomplete as win slips away
6 years, 6 months ago

Penn State’s step from ‘great’ to ‘elite’ still incomplete as win slips away

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The game ended with an audible thud, both as Miles Sanders was dropped for a loss by Ohio State’s Chase Young and in the reaction throughout jam-packed Beaver Stadium, where much of a record crowd was left angered and puzzled. 9 Penn State opt to take the ball out of Trace McSorley’s hands with the game …

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