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

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Wheatley is down on the SMU sideline.

 

[m.knox]

Defense wins championships!

Old School! That tackle attempt wasn't though.....

 

[LionDeNittany]

Curious, how is everyone watching?

I'm on HBO Max. Assume TNT is the same.

Youtube TV then chose TNT of the options

 

[GregInPitt]

Why no replays in a playoff game???????

 

[LandoComando]

Can't miss tackles like that

 

[WPB_lion]

What did you want him to do there?
Allen isn't getting 13--he's under instant pressure on most throws

It was 4th down and 13, throw the ball down field even if covered

 

[PAgeologist]

How about showing a replay.

No way. Got to squeeze in another commercial.

 

[bdroc]

SMU pass defense is suspect.

PSU pass offense is more suspect.

 

[ryoder1]

Offensive line needs to wake up.

 

[LandoComando]

It was 4th down and 13, throw the ball down field even if covered

I agree with that--100%
We also have to protect better--I'm not sure why that's not something people are comprehending.
After he avoided 2 games and was running for his life he should have thrown it up for grabs but he saw Allen and tried to get it there--bad throw to Allen but he wouldn't have got 13 regardless

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Frustrating end to the drive.

I don't mind going for it there based on the weather but Allar's gotta try to get the ball downfield, not miss his check down badly.

The weather is going to impact a bunt punt?

 

[PurposePitch]

I love Zion Tracy, but you have to make that tackle, after you made a great move to avoid the block and get in position to make a play

 

[m.knox]

Couldn't have been any worse than the play that happened

Was it too windy and cold for a 47 yard FG attempt?

 

[fastlax16]

Ok no dumb penalties

 

[AvgUser]

Why no replays in a playoff game???????

3rd string broadcast crew

 

[ryoder1]

3rd and 16. Don't play dumb here.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

The initial feeling right now for myself is if Penn Stat can get the offense going which I think they'll find success at some point, they're going to be okay. Mustangs are getting some nice chunk plays here or there but it feels like that 1/3 of their yards came on two plays.

 

[fastlax16]

Impressive that we caused a false start with only 70,000 fans.

 

[ryoder1]

3rd string broadcast crew

The announcer, Mark Jones, has been around forever and is not good. He actually announced the Penn State vs Tennessee 1994 Citrus bowl. Look it up.

 

[GregInPitt]

Gotta spy the QB. Can't let him loose to get this 1st.

 

[LionDeNittany]

The initial feeling right now for myself is if Penn Stat can get the offense going which I think they'll find success at some point, they're going to be okay. Mustangs are getting some nice chunk plays here or there but it feels like that 1/3 of their yards came on two plays.

Their chunk plays are mostly on missed tackles as well.

 

[liquid0623]

3rd string broadcast crew

4th

 

[knickslions]

Was it too windy and cold for a 47 yard FG attempt?

Yes FG was last option. Would like to see him chuck it up but it is what it is

 

[LandoComando]

The announcer, Mark Jones, has been around forever and is not good. He actually announced the Penn State vs Tennessee 1994 Citrus bowl. Look it up.

He's okay but it's definitely not the A or B squad here--you just likely don't like the A and B squads

 

[lazydave841]

SMU pass defense is suspect.

PSU pass offense is more suspect.

We don't run enough short routes. They are sitting in zone. Their pressure is working and all we have is check downs to the RB, and Allar has missed 2 of those. This offense needs a few more shorter routes to be successful.

 

[LandoComando]

Honestly, with Drew's luck he would have thrown the 4th down up for grabs--it would have somehow been picked and run back and everyone would be complaining he threw it up for grabs

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

A SECOND PICK SIX!

Kevin Jennings is making some terrible decisions and the Nittany Lions have their second defensive score of the day!

Beaver Stadium is rocking.

Penn State 14
SMU 0

Q2 | 13:09

 

[LongJakk]

How was Jennings getting calls in his helmet at the LOS. It's supposed to get shut off with 15 seconds on the clock.

 

[billrag]

YES!!!

 

[jmorovich]

FOOOOTBALL IS LIFE!!!!

 

[GSPMax]

3rd string broadcast crew

Steve and Jack are fine, as usual

 

[LandoComando]

Rojas is forgiven for every bad play all year

 

[ryoder1]

Oh yeah baby! What a return!

 

[PurposePitch]

**** yeah, Rojas!!!

 

[SheldonJoe2215]

I did not have two defensive TDs on my bingo card.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Santa still dropping off stuff under the tree.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

aNoThEr GiFt 🤓

Shut the **** up

 

[PAgeologist]

Sweet. Another pick 6. Keep the shit Offense on the sidelined. Keep playing the Defense players.

 

[LandoComando]

We may want to back of Allar
Jennings is giving the game away--could be worse

 

[PurposePitch]

Right now this game is too big for the SMU QB