Football Penn State survives Bowling Green upset bid 34-27

[LandoComando]

It is a possibility based on first-half play.

Anything is possible. Our odds of winning are still 78.2% by the model. It's probably even actually higher than that.
We can't play any worse than we did in the first half. If we play that poorly again then instead of firing Allen as some have suggested the seat needs to be hot for Franklin

 

[LandoComando]

Well it would be nice to see a defensive stop, then I would feel much better.

We had one stop...on a 4th and 1--but, yes, need a few for sure.

 

[LandoComando]

Pitt's trailing to Cincy by 11 if that makes people feel better

 

[LandoComando]

and we come out with Beau smh

 

[PSUSignore]

Evans had a drop. Wallace had a catch that came back because of a hold.
We need to throw more obviously

Aside from those 2 plays which unfortunately happened back to back and disrupted a drive, the offense has looked fantastic. They haven't had the ball much, but are outgaining BG in yards per play. Allar has looked very sharp, missed one throw I think and looks like he's poised for a big 2nd year as a starter. This whole struggle is on the defense right now, the offense is looking better than any recent PSU offense since probably 2017, but still a long game and season to go.

 

[jmorovich]

No one actually thinks we're going to lose this...right?

If they scored 24 with trick plays, gimmicks, and PSU turnovers I would say no. But the D hasn’t shown any ability to stop them running a regular offense. I am not gonna pretend like I’m not nervous right now. If we get a score on offense and a stop on D I’ll feel better.

 

[LandoComando]

If they scored 24 with trick plays, gimmicks, and PSU turnovers I would say no. But the D hasn’t shown any ability to stop them running a regular offense. I am not gonna pretend like I’m not nervous right now. If we get a score on offense and a stop on D I’ll feel better.

BGSU would have to play their A game for another half with us playing awful again. I just don't see it

 

[jjw165]

No one actually thinks we're going to lose this...right?

Oh, we can lose this.

 

[m.knox]

Holy shit. PSU might lose this game.

 

[NCLION]

Wow getting manhandled
We need a stop here or this game is going to get away from us

 

[LandoComando]

We're fine

 

[Obliviax]

Vega, throw a ducking block!

 

[LandoComando]

We're making this way closer than it needs to be but there's no worry yet

 

[jmorovich]

They put the Rutgers game on!!!! WTF!?!

 

[scrivener]

Shelton is bad...and Rucci must not be better if he couldn't supplant him. Or, JF continues being partial to older guys who have been here...another loser mentality.

 

[m.knox]

 

[NC2017]

If we pay them more money will they play better?

 

[BudatPSU]

4 defensive players had a hand on Aller. Looks like the offensive is getting as bad as the defense.

 

[knickslions]

Meanwhile scUM is getting their asses kicked in the big Outhouse - Texas up 24-3 and scUM has a grand total of 90 yards of offense (Texas has 280 yards of offense). Texaa has 15 First Downs ----- scUM 4 First Downs..... scUM just getting smoked @home.

Ya Michigan is losing to one of best teams in country meanwhile Penn state is losing to a MAC team. You continue to embarrass yourself

 

[PennSt8er]

Why does this team show up flat every noon game

 

[LandoComando]

If we pay them more money will they play better?

We could try it

 

[YeOldeCup]

Franklin purely stoic on the sideline. Like he has no idea what is happening.

 

[bdroc]

Oh, we can lose this.

I think we'll win but we're a turnover away from losing this.

 

[LandoComando]

Ya Michigan is losing to one of best teams in country meanwhile Penn state is losing to a MAC team. You continue to embarrass yourself

He hasn't complained about the refs being the reason we're losing in a while--he's improving

 

[Obliviax]

Critical defense series here

 

[m.knox]

We're making this way closer than it needs to be but there's no worry yet

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Amazing that this Bowling Green drive is extremely cruicial. A touchdown here would make it a nightmare situation for the Nittany Lions.

 

[LandoComando]

Wow--a TFL

 

[LandoComando]

Anyone else throwing money on UAlbany to cover after watching this?

 

[SUPERTODD]

They were moving the ball with Pribula. Why not leave him in and keep pounding the ball on the ground?

 

[NCLION]

Better

 

[LandoComando]

They were moving the ball with Pribula. Why not leave him in and keep pounding the ball on the ground?

STOP--Pribula shouldn't ever play. Allar has been great.
Seriously, anyone that wants Beau to play shouldn't be allowed to talk about football
We need to throw the ball way more than we are not run more

 

[NCLION]

we need to score here

 

[jjw165]

I think we'll win but we're a turnover away from losing this.

Yep

 

[SR108]

Yep

Finally a stop. Almost lose the ball on punt fumble.

 

[jjw165]

STOP--Pribula shouldn't ever play. Allar has been great.
Seriously, anyone that wants Beau to play shouldn't be allowed to talk about football
We need to throw the ball way more than we are not run more

Beau is not an issue.

 

[BudatPSU]

How many mistakes can PSU make in this game?

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

Sanders catches ball and makes a move into the sideline when he only has a couple yards space and is trapped on the sideline by the entire kick-coverage team????

That move made zero sense.

 

[LandoComando]

Beau is not an issue.

Wanting Beau to play is an issue
Allar only having 10 passing attempts so far is an issue
See the stalled drives that led to FGs
Great teams don't play 2 QBs--they rely on their starter

 

[PSU20]

Leave it to Comcast, I got Rutgers/Akron the 2nd half on BTN!!!