Football Defense powers Penn State to 38-10 win over SMU in CFP First Round

[PSUQBKeeper]

Three more misses for allar on that drive. O line getting abused does not help … game should be 7-6 PSU. Thanks to Drew’s scrambling

yeah and MIami should have won the 1987 Fiesta Bowl

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Yes. DDS finally makes a play!!!!

 

[91Joe95]

Is Franklin coaching both teams?

 

[LandoComando]

SMU definitely shouldn't be in the playoff but thank God they are

 

[b&w1987]

Alright defense. Let’s go O more points.

 

[PurposePitch]

Don’t be hurt, Jennings … you’re our best offensive player right now.

 

[billrag]

Now if PSU doesn't do anything stupid on offense, this game really is all but over.

 

[mrshane31]

Is Franklin coaching both teams?

LOL

 

[LandoComando]

Wallace definitely didn't catch that

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

This is what makes QBs elite
Horrible conditions, horrible blocking but he's fighting and keeping play alive despite not being his best today

Yeah but to be "elite" he needs to complete those easy throws too.

 

[AvgUser]

Now if PSU doesn't do anything stupid on offense, this game really is all but over.

That’s a big ask given the coach

 

[lazydave841]

Incomplete pass, but defender did arrive early.

 

[bdroc]

Thankfully he's gone

What a dumb post

 

[Marylovesthelions]

#24 is a key to their defense. If he is lost, their rush defense is in trouble

 

[NCLION]

Finally the gut punches worked. Credit to Allar on this drive, he made stuff work.

Allar plays better after a few improv type plays
Thinks less

 

[slykens]

Keep the pedal to the metal. They came back against Clemson in the 2nd half.

Penn State has the #2 defense by points in the second half. 5.3 points allowed average in the second half all year.

(#1 is OSU at 3.8 points allowed in the second half)

 

[rrdd2021]

SMU definitely shouldn't be in the playoff but thank God they are

Agree, them nor Indiana and it's shows

 

[SheldonJoe2215]

SMU definitely shouldn't be in the playoff but thank God they are

Boise St says hold my beer.

 

[lazydave841]

Anybody else think a flag is thrown every time the down/distance flashes yellow to change?

 

[LandoComando]

Yeah but to be "elite" he needs to complete those easy throws too.

You're not always going to--elite NFL QB miss easy throws at times
The key is--when you're not on finding a way
Drew hasn't been good enough today to win a title--but he's been good enough to beat SMU
The rest of our games will be in conditions like Oregon and he'll be fine

 

[Marylovesthelions]

Now if PSU doesn't do anything stupid on offense, this game really is all but over.

Bite your tongue.

 

[Nostraduzzi]

At least we have a buffer now.

No buffer is safe with “he who must not be named.”

 

[GSPMax]

Non big refs doing a good job today, so far.

 

[SR108]

I can see that. Cold weather

Just joined the thread, so I apologize if discussed, but why is Nelson playing left tackle and Shelton right tackle? Is Rucci injured?

 

[pennstater04]

Better have a spy

Anybody else think a flag is thrown every time the down/distance flashes yellow to change?

Yes, it’s super annoying. Noticed it last nights game as well.

 

[LandoComando]

What a dumb post

How so? Not once today did we have to see him on the field when he shouldn't be
If Drew gets hurt then it's a dumb comment but we're screwed without Drew regardless

 

[GregInPitt]

Now Allen tris to run laterally which he can't do.

I just don't see him as an NFL RB. Maybe a backup or short yardage back. But with PSU reportedly looking for RB's in the portal it would seem he is going to this year's draft.

 

[ryoder1]

Wallace definitely didn't catch that

Yes we know ref apologist.

 

[LandoComando]

Yes we know ref apologist.

That's why there's replay

 

[LandoComando]

I just don't see him as an NFL RB. Maybe a backup or short yardage back. But with PSU reportedly looking for RB's in the portal it would seem he is going to this year's draft.

Special teams guy that can be a short yardage back. He has decent hands too

 

[Nostraduzzi]

Now if PSU doesn't do anything stupid on offense, this game really is all but over.

Please, don’t jinx them.

 

[LandoComando]

Allar's a better runner than anyone gives him credit for

 

[lazydave841]

Just joined the thread, so I apologize if discussed, but why is Nelson playing left tackle and Shelton right tackle? Is Rucci injured?

Looks like all 3 are playing. I haven't figured it out yet. Trying to keep Nelson out of the portal maybe?

 

[SLion]

Non big refs doing a good job today, so far.

Maybe just me but when you see a clear hold early and call a clear hold early then the OL has a tendency to not do it all game. F* BT refs

 

[Onionbelly]

Anybody else think a flag is thrown every time the down/distance flashes yellow to change?

Yes, I hate that yellow.

 

[Nostraduzzi]

That run was the best play Allar so far.

 

[GregInPitt]

Who would have believed Allar's running is making a bigger impact on this game than the SMU QB.....

 

[Marylovesthelions]

Even on a bad day passing, Drew is look leading and willing this offense into the endzone

 

[ryoder1]

C'mon refs wake up.

 

[lazydave841]

That GH Counter has been positive yards all game.