Dominating wins signify another big step in Penn State's development

[NewEra 2014]

Remember a few short weeks ago, when people were stressing about going against an undefeated Maryland team? That turned into a 38-14 rout. But it was at home, and Maryland must not be very good.

Then, after Penn State's "fluky" win over #2 Ohio State, we had to go on the road to take on a Purdue team that was fired up to be playing for their new coach. Road game. Could be trouble. The result was a 62-24 shellacking of Purdue.

On to playing Iowa, which as recently as early October looked like a big problem for Penn State. Before the season, most reasonable posters on this board considered the Iowa game to be a tossup at best, with many people expecting the Iowa game to be a loss on Penn State's way to an 8-4 season or worse. The result? Another dominating win, this time by a score of 41-14.

The Maryland, Purdue, and Iowa games are highly significant. Penn State is now at the point where they can play toe to toe with the best teams in the country, and they are absolutely blowing out everyone else. Even when Penn State was winning championships in the 80's, this type of domination was not the norm. The last time I can remember Penn State dominating most teams like this was 1994. Penn State is a good team, folks. Really good. Enjoy the ride.

 

[T J]

Remember a few short weeks ago, when people were stressing about going against an undefeated Maryland team? That turned into a 38-14 rout. But it was at home, and Maryland must not be very good.

Then, after Penn State's "fluky" win over #2 Ohio State, we had to go on the road to take on a Purdue team that was fired up to be playing for their new coach. Road game. Could be trouble. The result was a 62-24 shellacking of Purdue.

On to playing Iowa, which as recently as early October looked like a big problem for Penn State. Before the season, most reasonable posters on this board considered the Iowa game to be a tossup at best, with many people expecting the Iowa game to be a loss on Penn State's way to an 8-4 season or worse. The result? Another dominating win, this time by a score of 41-14.

The Maryland, Purdue, and Iowa games are highly significant. Penn State is now at the point where they can play toe to toe with the best teams in the country, and they are absolutely blowing out everyone else. Even when Penn State was winning championships in the 80's, this type of domination was not the norm. The last time I can remember Penn State dominating most teams like this was 1994. Penn State is a good team, folks. Really good. Enjoy the ride.

1995 was a pretty good year too, with some wins over ranked teams and blowouts against some others...

PSU beat...

#12 Mich 27-17
#16 Auburn 43-14
#18 Iowa 41-27

Narrow loss to #5 Oh St 25-28
Lost to #6 NW 10-21
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Blew out.... or soundly best...

Temple 66-14
Rutgers 59-34
Indiana 45-21
#16 Auburn 43-14 Outback Bowl
#18 Iowa 41-27​

Texas Tech
Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA ABC
W 24–23

September 16 12:00 PM Temple
Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA Creative W 66–14


September 23 7:30 PM at Rutgers*
Giants Stadium • East Rutherford, NJ ESPN
W 59–34

September 30 5:45 PM Wisconsin
Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA ESPN
L 9–17

October 7 12:00 PM No. 5 Ohio State
Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA (Rivalry) ABC
L 25–28

October 14 12:30 PM at Purdue
Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN ESPN W 26–23


October 21 3:30 PM at No. 18 Iowa
Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, IA ABC
W 41–27

October 28 12:00 PM Indiana
Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA ESPN2 W 45–21

November 4 3:30 PM at No. 6 Northwestern
Ryan Field• Evanston, IL ABC
L 10–21

November 18 12:00 PM No. 12 Michigan
Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA ABC
W 27–17

November 25 3:30 PM at Michigan State
Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI (Land Grant Trophy) ESPN
W 24–20

January 1, 1996 11:00 AM vs. No. 16 Auburn
Tampa Stadium • Tampa, FL(Outback Bowl) ESPN
W 43–14

 

[sluggo72]

would Iowa be considered another Signature win?