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Warren shines in big win

By Andy Stine astine@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — In many ways, Tyler Warren can be described as a throwback tight end. He hadn’t been much of a threat in the passing game until this season, and is usually most effective as a de facto sixth offensive lineman. He had 10 receptions in each of the past two seasons, and he had already matched that number through the first three games. He also had six touchdowns in his first two seasons, and he’s already at four this season after hauling in a pair of TDs from Drew Allar in the third quarter in Saturday’s 31-0 shutout over ...

Nittany Lions move to 4-0 as defense suffocates Iowa in 31-0 shutout

(This story was updated at 7:55 a.m. this morning) UNIVERSITY PARK -- It took a while, but Penn State’s offense eventually kicked it into gear Saturday night. The Nittany Lions’ fourth victory was never in jeopardy because the defense dominated from the outset and cruised to a 31-0 win ...

Highs & Lows

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 30-13 victory over Illini on Saturday at Memorial Stadium: Play of the game: Immediately after a 32-yard Illini completion, Johnny Dixon intercepted Luke Altmyer at the PSU 7 in the third quarter to keep the Nittany Lions’ lead at 16-7. Offensive player of the game: Penn State running back Nick Singleton accounted for 140 yards total offense — 37 on 11 rushes, 49 on three receptions and 54 on three kickoff returns. He also scored on a 16-yard ...

Penn State defense rules the day, leads win over Illinois

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –- Offense and defense count equally, and fortunately for Penn State, its defense showed up big on Saturday to keep the Nittany Lions undefeated. The Lions’ defense forced five Illinois turnovers -- four interceptions and one ...

Lions get first hostile crowd on Saturday

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Penn State will play in a hostile environment for the first time Saturday, opening its Big Ten season on the road at Illinois in a nationally televised game. The Illini are coming off a disappointing loss last week at Kansas. They hope a raucous home crowd can carry them to an upset win over the No. 7-ranked Nittany Lions. Penn State coach James Franklin said his team knows what to expect, especially with the Illini promoting an “orange-out.” The Nittany Lions ran into a similar hornet’s nest last year. “It should be a great atmosphere at Illinois, a great ...

PSU point-counterpoint: What is your biggest reason for optimism with this team? (Rudel)

Allar has already elevated ceiling on Nits’ potential By Neil Rudel It really boils down to Drew Allar. Yes, Penn State has plenty of talent at nearly every position, but to get to the College Football Playoff, you need “The Guy.” Times have clearly changed since the Nittany Lions’ finest hour — beating Miami 14-10 for the national championship in 1986 — and nowadays it takes scoring 40 points to be crowned. And you can’t do that with John Shaffer at quarterback — nothing against Shaffer, who was the consummate winner and leader. You can’t even do it with, though ...