Football GAMEDAY THREAD: Penn State vs. Minnesota

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Minnesota takes a 3-0 lead with 1:57 remaining in the first quarter.

Penn State's offense will look to respond after two three and outs and a Sean Clifford interception.

For those who are going to be wondering, yes, Sean Clifford is coming back into this game.

 

[AWS1022]

this game is going to come down to adjustments

Probably going to come down to turnovers.

 

[ryoder1]

This offense has deteriorated into shambles. No ability for any push on the O Line. No separation from WRs. And a lousy QB.

 

[junior1]

You can add the WR corps as cheeks as well...we knew the OL would be a question because it is annually...the DT room blows and the WR room has zero blazers with any consistency. Outside of that, not too many issues.

we've had difficulty getting wide receivers open for a couple of years...dotson was the exception.
Watching tennessee play, they have receivers open on nearly every play. Is it the players or the passing schemes?

 

[LandoComando]

Disagree. It’s the head coach.

I mean, if you believe Franklin is handcuffing him I won't disagree but it's the coaching not the players IMO

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

That’s where I’m at too. I’ve been a big defender of Clifford. But it’s time.

I wanted Veilleux to start this season and couldn't believe they let Clifford come back for his 60th year.

 

[junior1]

Probably going to come down to turnovers.

well, we're down one already

 

[j-buff]

Do you really think a QB change is going to help

 

[PAgeologist]

For those who are going to be wondering, yes, Sean Clifford is coming back into this game.

Good thing I bought extra beer.

 

[NCLION]

Another middle run on first

 

[scrivener]

we've had difficulty getting wide receivers open for a couple of years...dotson was the exception.
Watching tennessee play, they have receivers open on nearly every play. Is it the players or the passing schemes?

Good question...I mean I'm sure the schemes have something to do with it...but also being able to run routes at top speed and doing so effectively and with high technique takes tremendous skill...we clearly don't have many of those guys.

 

[okinburg1]

What was Einstein's definition of insanity? PSU on 1st down fits the bill.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Do you really think a QB change is going to help

Do you really think not making a change is gonna help?

 

[LandoComando]

Do you really think a QB change is going to help

No--but if Clifford is turning the ball over then we might see Allar
Our WRs are awful

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Does PSU really only have 1 running play?

 

[LandoComando]

Maybe they'll start utilizing the TEs more lol

 

[PAgeologist]

we've had difficulty getting wide receivers open for a couple of years...dotson was the exception.
Watching tennessee play, they have receivers open on nearly every play. Is it the players or the passing schemes?

Yes. Likely some of both. Plus OL not giving any time.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State found success on their final drive of the first quarter, onto Minnesota's side of the field.

They'll head into the second quarter down 3-0.

 

[Obliviax]

Who is this Sean Clifford guy? Looks pretty good

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Does PSU really only have 1 running play?

Answer: YES, they really only have 1 running play!

 

[mcpat]

Do you really think a QB change is going to help

I’ve been saying no a lot. But throwing 2 yards short of a 1st down on 3rd and long with no pressure, a bad INT and then being lucky to not have another INT has me thinking yes.

 

[LandoComando]

I think I'm actually more concerned that we have no run game than I am with Clifford

 

[PAgeologist]

Penn State found success on their final drive of the first quarter, onto Minnesota's side of the field.

They'll head into the second quarter down 3-0.

Man, I'm like way behind on my TV. There were 16 seconds left when you posted that. I get you're there. But others have posted the play as it happened on here.

 

[NittanyChris]

Theo Johnson IS on the team!!!

 

[LandoComando]

I’ve been saying no a lot. But throwing 2 yards short of a 1st down on 3rd and long with no pressure, a bad INT and then being lucky to not have another INT has me thinking yes.

I'm fine with whatever but couple things
Throwing 2 yards short on 3rd down without pressure is likely due to them taking away everything deep
The pick was bad
The second "should have been pick" was a horrible route by the WR--either he quit or was interfered with or both

 

[scrivener]

Theo Johnson IS on the team!!!

He came in with two catches on the yr...matched that already. Funny what happens when you utilize a strength of the offense and a mismatch.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State opts to attempt a 41-yard field goal which is good.

Penn State ties it up 3-3 with 13:55 remaining in the second quarter.

 

[LandoComando]

Okay--wait--I get Minnesota running on 3rd and 8 to settle for the FG given their true freshman QB but what the hell was that 3rd and 5 play call...

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

JFC, Singleton up the middle that has no chance to make a first.

 

[ryoder1]

We may not have a 100 yards of offense next week.

 

[PAgeologist]

JFC, Singleton up the middle that has no chance to make a first.

At least it wasn't a pick.

 

[scrivener]

We may not have a 100 yards of offense next week.

How about tonight?

 

[LandoComando]

We may not have a 100 yards of offense next week.

I'm more worried about having 300 yards but 6 turnovers

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

These are the same plays my kids high school runs, and they're no powerhouse.

 

[LandoComando]

How about tonight?

Am I the only one still not worried at all about this game?

 

[ryoder1]

120 tonight!

 

[NittanyChris]

Katshir on the field to start the drive. No reason.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Seriously, how many times can you run the same inside pull running play?

 

[scrivener]

Am I the only one still not worried at all about this game?

Yep...when PSU plays anyone these days...you have to worry. There is absolutely no reliability anywhere on this team, or an identity for that matter.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Jonathan Sutherland was banged up for Penn State after making a tackle on Mohamed Ibrahim. He walked off the field under his own his power.


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