PSU had the 26th best ppg offense (36.7) in the nation last year.
Only OSU(42.7) W - PITT(42.3) L - MICH(41.0) L scored at a better clip.
Trailing us were:
USC (32.9) L - Temple ( (32.8) - MN ( 30.3) - WI (28.7) - Akron (27.4) - IA ( 26.8) - Nebr (26.8) -
IN (25.9) - NW (25.6) - MD (24.3) - Purdue (24.6) - MSU (24.1) - Kent (20.6) - GA St. 19.9) -
RU (15.7)
In 2017:
SEP:
AKRON: Possessing a decent O, scoring 27.4 ppg last year, but giving up 33.6, this will be a good 1st game test for us. Fans will be watching closely to see just how the newly energized Lions respond to their fame. Will it be a well-oiled machine? Can we take control early and dominate? Im expecting an up and down 1st qtr, then the O and D settle in, and pull away in the 2nd half, with plenty of subs seeing action. Mistakes keep it closer than it should be. 48-14. Yes, Mabel, we ARE that good.
PITT: Revenge. Last year's tough loss. Home field sell-out. Bitter in-state rivalry. A much improved D (but with some lingering doubts from the shocking Rose Bowl loss to USC). If this years D is substantially better than the 2016 group, fans should see a comfortable W.... after a nasty first half. Pitt has lost so much from last years outstanding O that their ppg scoring should drop well down, to go with their below average D, thus making this years game a solid W for the Good Guys. Maybe even impressively so. 48-24.
GA STATE: Fans will expect a quick early blow out, showing maybe for the first time just what this years team is capable of. 66-10
IOWA: After embarrassing IA last year in Happy Valley, the Hawkeyes will be at home and out for revenge. But with their star QB gone, and another Ferentz in the coaching chair, they look to take a step back. Meanwhile, the explosive Lions need only to avoid turnovers and sloppy play in the first half to build up a decent lead and keep the pressure on the Hawkeyes. Its happened before so if the IA D plays well it could be closer than pundits think. 35-24 Good Guys.
INDIANA: Last years game nearly went down to the wire before we found our footing and scored some quick points at their place. This year with a new HC ( from the former staff) but loss of their offensive guru/former HC, the Lions will be looking to jump on them early. But the IN D is a tough nut to crack and it will take a better balanced O to do so. Surprisingly close, 31-21, but a W nonetheless.
INTERMISSION ( aka Bye Week) To be continued.
Only OSU(42.7) W - PITT(42.3) L - MICH(41.0) L scored at a better clip.
Trailing us were:
USC (32.9) L - Temple ( (32.8) - MN ( 30.3) - WI (28.7) - Akron (27.4) - IA ( 26.8) - Nebr (26.8) -
IN (25.9) - NW (25.6) - MD (24.3) - Purdue (24.6) - MSU (24.1) - Kent (20.6) - GA St. 19.9) -
RU (15.7)
In 2017:
SEP:
AKRON: Possessing a decent O, scoring 27.4 ppg last year, but giving up 33.6, this will be a good 1st game test for us. Fans will be watching closely to see just how the newly energized Lions respond to their fame. Will it be a well-oiled machine? Can we take control early and dominate? Im expecting an up and down 1st qtr, then the O and D settle in, and pull away in the 2nd half, with plenty of subs seeing action. Mistakes keep it closer than it should be. 48-14. Yes, Mabel, we ARE that good.
PITT: Revenge. Last year's tough loss. Home field sell-out. Bitter in-state rivalry. A much improved D (but with some lingering doubts from the shocking Rose Bowl loss to USC). If this years D is substantially better than the 2016 group, fans should see a comfortable W.... after a nasty first half. Pitt has lost so much from last years outstanding O that their ppg scoring should drop well down, to go with their below average D, thus making this years game a solid W for the Good Guys. Maybe even impressively so. 48-24.
GA STATE: Fans will expect a quick early blow out, showing maybe for the first time just what this years team is capable of. 66-10
IOWA: After embarrassing IA last year in Happy Valley, the Hawkeyes will be at home and out for revenge. But with their star QB gone, and another Ferentz in the coaching chair, they look to take a step back. Meanwhile, the explosive Lions need only to avoid turnovers and sloppy play in the first half to build up a decent lead and keep the pressure on the Hawkeyes. Its happened before so if the IA D plays well it could be closer than pundits think. 35-24 Good Guys.
INDIANA: Last years game nearly went down to the wire before we found our footing and scored some quick points at their place. This year with a new HC ( from the former staff) but loss of their offensive guru/former HC, the Lions will be looking to jump on them early. But the IN D is a tough nut to crack and it will take a better balanced O to do so. Surprisingly close, 31-21, but a W nonetheless.
INTERMISSION ( aka Bye Week) To be continued.
