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Penn State QB decision still up in air

Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Tuesday press conference: Saturday’s game: vs. Minnesota (7:30, ABC) Records: Penn State is 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. Minnesota is 4-2 and 1-2. Last week: Penn State was trounced at Michigan, 41-17; Minnesota lost at Illinois, 26-14. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 16 by the Associated Press. Minnesota is not ranked. Main storyline: Quarterback Sean Clifford did not finish last week’s game because he was injured, Franklin said Saturday. Clifford was sandwiched late in the third quarter by two Michigan ...

Highs & Lows

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 41-17 loss to Michigan on Saturday at Michigan Stadium: Play of the game: After stopping Penn State on fourth-and-6 from the Michigan 39, the Wolverines’ Blake Corum raced 61 yards for a touchdown and a 31-17 lead with 7:20 left in the third quarter that pretty much ended the game. Offensive player(s) of the game: Michigan’s offensive line. Defensive player of the game: Michigan cornerback D.J. Turner made four tackles, broke up a pass and had a ...

Diaz’s ‘presence’ inspires defense for Penn State

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Manny Diaz’s father, Manny Sr., is the former mayor of Miami (2001-09) who remains a statewide leader in Florida politics. Both are used to addressing groups — whether it’s a city or a group of constituents or a football team. “When my ...

Is it more important to defeat Michigan or Ohio State?

A win over Michigan would be the first step By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Since it’s probably too much to ask to win both this year, I’m going to say Michigan. Ohio State has proven to be a cut above Penn State and, other than Michigan’s victory over the Buckeyes in 2021, the rest of the Big Ten. A split would put the Nittany Lions on track to finish 11-1, which would keep them on the edge of the College Football Playoff, and certainly beating the Buckeyes would move the needle for the selection committee. But that’s even less likely if Penn State loses to ...

Big-game atmosphere awaits Nittany Lions

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Tuesday press conference: Saturday’s game: at Michigan (noon, Fox) Records: Penn State is 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten. Michigan is 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten. Last week: Michigan won at Indiana 31-10, pulling away in the second half. Penn State was idle after beating Northwestern 17-7 on Oct. 1. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 10 by the Associated Press, which ranks Michigan No. 5. Main storyline: It’s a big-game week. Franklin admitted there’s a buzz in ...

Nittany Lion schedule released

From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team announced its 2022-23 schedule on Tuesday. The Nittany Lions host seven home duals this season, including two in the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State opens its season in Rec Hall, hosting local rival Lock Haven at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. The next weekend, the Nittany Lions will venture to West Point, N.Y., for the Black Knight Open at West Point on Sunday, Nov. 20. The Nittany Lions begin December with a two-dual road trip. Penn State will travel to Rider to face the Broncos on Friday, Dec. 2. ...