and what a ride/adventure it has been for the team, and for the students, alums, and fans.
PSU -- unranked in preseason polls, and 2nite B1G Champs
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Greatest night in Penn State football in the last 30 years. What a season.
I wonder what Blair said to him. Whatever it was, that is some look on Barkley's face afterwards.
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Honestly, this season was a joy to watch. Regardless of whether PSU makes the playoffs or not, what I am truly sad about is thst I only get to see this team one (maybe 2) more time this year. This team jas been a joy to cheer for and the team seems to be a reflection of the head coach.
The good news is that the vast majority of the team will be back next year. They should be a top 5-7 team based on pre-season rankings.
Things are good in state college!
The good news is that the vast majority of the team will be back next year. They should be a top 5-7 team based on pre-season rankings.
Things are good in state college!
You go get 'em OJ!! You're absolutely correct! I hope those jerks go away for ever.
From the ESPN article...
Was Penn State's explosive comeback enough for playoff bid?
Penn State makes resume stronger with Big 10 title
Brian Bennett
ESPN Staff Writer
INDIANAPOLIS --- When Wisconsin's Dare Ogunbowale rumbled into the end zone for a 28-7 lead in the second quarter, it looked like the Big Ten championship game could turn into a rout.
The No. 6 Badgers were dominating in the trenches, and Penn State coach James Franklin was so desperate to generate some offense that he twice went for it on fourth down near midfield in the first half -- and failed both times.
But in a season that itself qualified as a remarkable comeback,
Quarterback Trace McSorley set a league championship record with 384 passing yards and four touchdowns, as No. 7 Penn State clinched one of the most unlikely Big Ten titles of all time with a 38-31 victory.
Saeed Blacknall caught two of Trace McSorley's four touchdown passes as No. 7 Penn State rallied to beat No. 6 Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game. AP Photo/AJ Mast
Penn State ended the season with nine straight victories and now wears the crown of the nation's best conference.
Was Penn State's explosive comeback enough for playoff bid?
Penn State makes resume stronger with Big 10 title
Brian Bennett
ESPN Staff Writer
INDIANAPOLIS --- When Wisconsin's Dare Ogunbowale rumbled into the end zone for a 28-7 lead in the second quarter, it looked like the Big Ten championship game could turn into a rout.
The No. 6 Badgers were dominating in the trenches, and Penn State coach James Franklin was so desperate to generate some offense that he twice went for it on fourth down near midfield in the first half -- and failed both times.
But in a season that itself qualified as a remarkable comeback,
the Nittany Lions had one magical run left,
triggered by a lethal passing attack unlike anything this event had ever seen.
triggered by a lethal passing attack unlike anything this event had ever seen.
Quarterback Trace McSorley set a league championship record with 384 passing yards and four touchdowns, as No. 7 Penn State clinched one of the most unlikely Big Ten titles of all time with a 38-31 victory.
From the end of the first half until early in the fourth quarter, McSorley completed all nine of his throws for 241 yards and three scores.
For the game, he averaged 17.5 yards on his 22 completions in 31 attempts.
This came against a Badgers defense that entered the game leading the FBS in interceptions and ranked fifth nationally in pass-efficiency defense.
They had allowed only eight passing touchdowns all season, and they hadn't given up more than 23 points in regulation of any game.
But the Nittany Lions... shockingly developed into the Big Ten's most explosive offense this year under first-year coordinator Joe Moorhead. Over their final five games heading into Indianapolis, they averaged 46.4 points per game.For the game, he averaged 17.5 yards on his 22 completions in 31 attempts.
This came against a Badgers defense that entered the game leading the FBS in interceptions and ranked fifth nationally in pass-efficiency defense.
They had allowed only eight passing touchdowns all season, and they hadn't given up more than 23 points in regulation of any game.
Saeed Blacknall caught two of Trace McSorley's four touchdown passes as No. 7 Penn State rallied to beat No. 6 Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game. AP Photo/AJ Mast
Penn State ended the season with nine straight victories and now wears the crown of the nation's best conference.
