SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration

Associated Press  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Rhett Lashlee knows deep down that this SMU team deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if the Mustangs didn’t show it Saturday. “Maybe in the future, if we’re on the edge, we may not get the nod because of how we performed today,” Lashlee said. 12 SMU, the ACC runner-up and last at-large team chosen for the expanded 12-team playoff field, never threatened Penn State inside frigid Beaver Stadium, where Nittany Lions scored 21 points off turnovers, forced seven combined punts or turnovers on downs and needed just 325 yards of offense. “It’s unfortunate that a bad game is gonna make it maybe feel like that’s not the case,” Lashlee said.

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Penn State opens the College Football Playoff by steamrolling mistake-prone SMU in 38-10 rout
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Penn State opens the College Football Playoff by steamrolling mistake-prone SMU in 38-10 rout

The Independent  

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How Penn State dashed SMU’s Cinderella dreams with ease: Takeaways from a Playoff rout
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Penn State dashed SMU’s Cinderella dreams with ease: Takeaways from a Playoff rout

New York Times  

By Audrey Snyder, Chris Vannini and Justin Williams No. Penn State’s offense struggled early on a windy, frigid day in Happy Valley, but two pick sixes by linebackers Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas off of SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings gave the Nittany Lions a 14-0 lead in a game that turned into a blowout soon after in front of an …

Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener

LA Times  

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca points to to fans as he celebrates an interception return for a touchdown against SMU on Saturday in a College Football Playoff first-round game. Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. …

SMU’s CFP nightmare: Interceptions, diverted billionaires and a ‘shell-shocked’ Cinderella
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU’s CFP nightmare: Interceptions, diverted billionaires and a ‘shell-shocked’ Cinderella

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Billions of dollars can buy a lot of things. “We didn’t play well enough to say anything that isn’t going to be written,” head coach Rhett Lashlee said. “We don’t have an Abdul Carter,” Lashlee said, referring to Penn State’s All-America edge rusher who was in the backfield constantly and did more than his two tackles …

Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They’re both trying to shed it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They’re both trying to shed it

Associated Press  

DaQuan Jones remembers the chaos. He’s kept close tabs on his alma mater since graduating in 2014, and can draw a direct line from the rubble the program sifted through in the wake of Sandusky to the opportunity that awaits Penn State on Saturday when the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions host 11th-seeded SMU in the opening round of the College Football …

SMU looks to prove it belongs while Penn State eyes a breakthrough in the opening round of the CFP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU looks to prove it belongs while Penn State eyes a breakthrough in the opening round of the CFP

Associated Press  

12 SMU at No. The expanded CFP provides Penn State and coach James Franklin with an opportunity to shed its label as a program that’s frequently good but rarely great. Key matchup Penn State’s dynamic duo of junior running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton goes against SMU’s stout rushing defense. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-20s, though …

College Football Playoff oddly specific predictions: Penn State in a big game? Never!
2 months, 3 weeks ago

College Football Playoff oddly specific predictions: Penn State in a big game? Never!

New York Times  

I finally had a bad week picking winners, stumbling to a 4-5 record during championship week. Clemson’s defense has allowed 27 points per game and 5.4 yards per carry against winning teams. • I said Tyler Warren would score on a late touchdown run, and Penn State would win its first Big Ten championship since 2016 in a stunner over …

SMU to visit Penn State in opening CFP round with Boise State awaiting the winner in the Fiesta Bowl
3 months, 1 week ago

SMU to visit Penn State in opening CFP round with Boise State awaiting the winner in the Fiesta Bowl

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — SMU had an anxious morning awaiting word from the College Football Playoff committee. SMU earned the CFP’s last at-large selection on Sunday and will open the College Football Playoff at Penn State on Dec. 21, with the winner moving on to face Boise State and electric running back Ashton Jeanty in the Dec. 31 Fiesta Bowl. “Brands …

No. 8 SMU falls short in comeback bid in the ACC title game. Now the Mustangs await CFP fate
3 months, 1 week ago

No. 8 SMU falls short in comeback bid in the ACC title game. Now the Mustangs await CFP fate

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — SMU’s magical first run through the Atlantic Coast Conference included an unbeaten regular-season record and a spot Saturday night in the league championship game. SMU linebacker Ahmad Walker stood still amid the Tigers’ party, staring at the end zone where Hauser’s kick — a record length for the ACC championship game — had split the uprights as …

No. 13 SMU rewards Rhett Lashlee’s smashing ACC debut with contract extension
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 13 SMU rewards Rhett Lashlee’s smashing ACC debut with contract extension

Associated Press  

DALLAS — SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and possible playoff bid in their league debut. Then a nine-game home winning streak ended with a loss to BYU in SMU’s third game, although the Cougars won their first …

SMU’s Jennings is making a name for himself with the Mustangs one win away from the ACC title game
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU’s Jennings is making a name for himself with the Mustangs one win away from the ACC title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Former Alabama coach Nick Saban repeatedly heaps praise on him during ESPN’s “College GameDay.” “I mean, Coach Saban talks about him every week, so it’s making it hard for him to be slept on,” SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said this week. “You think about when he …

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

Penn State’s final stretch won’t quiet big-game doubters but can set up ideal postseason
4 months ago

Penn State’s final stretch won’t quiet big-game doubters but can set up ideal postseason

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — No. GO DEEPER After falling short last week, Penn State finds answers in win against Washington Here’s what’s swirling in my mind after Penn State’s 35-6 win against Washington: 1. We know after the first set of rankings that the College Football Playoff committee preferred Penn State’s resume to those of Tennessee, BYU and Indiana. Indiana’s …

SMU Dominates No. 22 Louisville, Clinches Crucial Victory
5 months, 1 week ago

SMU Dominates No. 22 Louisville, Clinches Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

SMU emerges victorious against No. 22 Louisville, extending their winning streak to three games. Jennings shines with 281 passing yards and 113 rushing yards, securing the win with a last-minute touchdown. Louisville's offense struggles to find rhythm, ultimately falling short of securing a comeback victory.

SMU knows the task in return to power conference, looks forward to ACC competition
6 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU knows the task in return to power conference, looks forward to ACC competition

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — SMU coach Rhett Lashlee knows the Mustangs didn’t get any preseason first-place votes for their debut in the Atlantic Coast Conference, nor does he think they should have. I like our guys, and I’m excited to watch them get to compete with this schedule.” …

Clary and Baldwin lead Penn State over No. 11 Wisconsin 87-83 for 1st ranked win under Rhoades
1 year, 2 months ago

Clary and Baldwin lead Penn State over No. 11 Wisconsin 87-83 for 1st ranked win under Rhoades

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State students celebrated a rare snow day on campus, then got to rejoice after their basketball team’s biggest win yet under coach Mike Rhoades. Led by Baldwin, who drained a 3-pointer on his first shot, Penn State jumped out to …

TCU’s Sonny Dykes takes jabs at refs, SMU after beating former school again
1 year, 5 months ago

TCU’s Sonny Dykes takes jabs at refs, SMU after beating former school again

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU coach Sonny Dykes had already ripped the officials with unsolicited comments when he was asked about the rivalry with his former school, SMU, being one step closer to a pause. Dykes had a bit of an edge after pushing his personal …

Penn State escapes Purdue: Sean Clifford’s roller-coaster night and more takeaways
2 years, 6 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 …

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