Penn State’s recipe for success Saturday involved the unlikely mixture of a slumping quarterback, an overlooked receiver and yes, a fat-guy touchdown. Penn State gave up three touchdowns in that game, as many as it allowed in the first three games last season, but haven’t allowed one since.
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Freshman kicker Joey Julius had a 55-yard field goal attempt blocked and pulled a kickoff out of bounds.
It will be written that Penn State overcame adversity in Saturday’s win against San Diego State, pulling out a victory despite an onslaught of injuries that put second and third stringers into the game at running back and safety. Thankfully for Penn State, one of Lynch’s fill-ins, Mark Allen, quickly reeled in his first career reception for a go-ahead touchdown.
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by San… However, the true sophomore wouldn’t return and classmate Troy Apke finished out the game in his place, recording three solo tackles. “I was just more laughing, the size of him running down the field”.
Quarterbakc Christian Hackenberg threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns, despite loosing two of his biggest weapons.
All of us bemoaned the lack of adequate strategy and certainly the complete void of in-game adjustments against Temple.
Adding to the frustration of the Aztecs’ loss, only 18,149 fans attended the game at Qualcomm Stadium.
It’s been a while since the Nittany Lions have had a star in their frontcourt. The Lions’ special teams mistake is the only reason San Diego State is on the board after one quarter. Under the lights, and in a crucial early-season league showdown, Barkley stepped up in a big way, picking up 195 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns; he averaged more than 9.0 yards per carry and simply was too much for the Scarlet Knights to handle.
“Still the same Zettel”, said Sickels, who noted that the older man was his host during his official recruiting visit a few years back, and that he took him under his wing when he arrived on campus. Nobody would have blamed Zettel if he had stayed home with his family or had simply taken time to be with his thoughts. He declined to divulge details – he didn’t want to overshare a private matter – but he lauded Zettel and his family for the way they’ve handled everything.
The main part was that Hackenberg simplistically orchestrated the offense in a manner that exploited where Penn State appeared to have advantages and manage to still maintain a balanced attack.
“I’m not sure if I get under people’s skin, but I definitely like to play with an edge, ” Bell said.
Starting with great protection, way more things have to go right for a sophisticated passing game to work in college.
Redshirt junior Malik Golden, who typically plays in Penn State’s nickel formation, got the nod in Lucas’ spot.
Worth mentioning that: Former Nittany Lion Matt Millen will serve as the Big Ten Network’s analyst for the game.
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The senior from West Branch, Michigan, recorded a team-high 7 tackles, including 2 1/2 for losses, and was also credited with a 1/2 sack, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in Penn State’s win.
