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Nittany Lions prep for ‘big-boy’ game

​Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Monday press conference: Saturday’s game: vs. Michigan (noon, Fox) Records: Penn State is 8-1 following last week’s 51-15 win at Maryland. Michigan is 9-0 and comes off a 41-13 win over Purdue. Odds: Michigan is a 5.5-point favorite. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 9 by the Associated Press. Michigan is ranked No. 3. Both teams are ranked the same in the College Football Playoff rankings. Defensive battle Michigan rushed for 418 yards in a 41-17 win over the Nittany Lions last year in Ann Arbor – a game Penn ...

Nittany Lions overpower Maryland, 51-15, improve to 8-1

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Penn State has regained some of its mo-jo. The Nittany Lions maintained their domination over Maryland at SECU Stadium on Saturday and rolled to a 51-15 victory before 51,802 fans pretty well evenly divided between the two teams. No. 9 Penn State improved to 8-1 on the season entering next week’s anticipated matchup with unbeaten Michigan. The Lions own the series 43-3-1 and have completely ruled here lately, outscoring Maryland 207-32 over the past four trips to SECU. Drew Allar had his best game, completing 25-of-34 for 240 yards and four touchdowns. He was ...

Here’s Maryland’s chance to create a rivalry

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Penn State has billed itself as “unrivaled” since it has no true rival in the Big Ten and no protected rivals with future conference schedules. In announcing the 2024 schedule on Thursday, which includes the Terrapins as Penn State’s regular-season finale, the Big Ten Network suggested the teams could become rivals because they share important recruiting turf. Maryland, of course, would like nothing better than to claim the Lions as their top rival. Same with Rutgers as PSU is the biggest game on the Scarlet Knights’ schedule, ...

PSU point-counter: Best and worst part of this season (Rudel)

Run game, offensive line mar otherwise good season Let’s start with the worst first and work up to the silver lining. Of course, the negative would be the disappointment at Ohio State — not so much the loss but the way the Nittany Lions couldn’t function offensively. That would be one, two, three and four on the worst moments of 2023 list. Taking that out and drilling down further, I’d have to say the offensive line, which has not been close to dominant, thus too often keeping the running game, well, grounded. Much was expected from Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, ...

PSU point-counter: Best and worst part of this season (Giger)

Beating Wolverines would make things better A lot of people are really down on Penn State right now, and the team has shown the past two weeks that it’s clearly not as good as many people thought. But a win over Michigan next week would change everything. Having that tremendous opportunity ahead is the best thing I can say about the season right now. Because regardless of the loss to Ohio State, there is still a path to the College Football Playoff, if the Nittany Lions can find a way to upset the Wolverines. Will that happen? I doubt it. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but to ...

Allar delivers in clutch

By Andy Stine astine@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — KeAndre Lambert-Smith has turned himself into maybe the one trustworthy receiver Penn State has this season. Quarterback Drew Allar has certainly built quite a rapport with the junior. It was no surprise that Allar found Lambert-Smith for the game-winning 57-yard touchdown with 1:46 left in Saturday’s 33-24 win over Indiana. “I thought it was awesome. I enjoyed it,” PSU coach James Franklin said. “KeAndre being able to make the play and stay inbounds was awesome.” The TD came three plays after Allar threw ...