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PSU point-counterpoint: Who should start at quarterback this weekend?

At least vs. Minnesota, here’s a vote for Allar By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com I say Drew Allar. Sean Clifford was injured enough at Michigan last week that he didn’t finish the game — a 41-17 rout. Many have clamored for Allar to replace Clifford, who has not played well in three straight games and endured difficult stretches in others (Purdue, Ohio U). Clifford hasn’t played poorly; he just hasn’t played all that well — which exemplifies his body of work over his long career. Since leading PSU to an 8-0 start way back in 2019, ...

Lions hope to build on last season

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK — The whirlwind has slowed down a bit for Micah Shrewsberry as he enters his second season at Penn State. Personally, anyway. “I know my way around campus,” Shrewsberry said with a laugh. “May not know the street names around campus but I can get there when I need to. I know the places I like to eat and everything else.” Professionally, Shrewsberry sped up the process of reviving the Nittany Lions, bringing in an influx of talent to join a core that went a somewhat surprising 14-17 last winter and captured a pair of games in the Big ...

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 ...