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The sun sets on PSU’s season

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — James Franklin talked all week about this being a “four-quarter game,” and boy was he right. Though the Nittany Lions got off to strong start, outrushed Notre Dame 141-15 in the first half and looked like they were the better team, the Fighting Irish never flinched and answered every challenge. Notre Dame has a famous sign hanging in its locker room that reads, “Play like a champion,” and the Fighting Irish certainly did. Their 27-24 victory in the College Football Playoff semifinal will be etched as the ...

Lady Lions come up short vs. Ducks

From Mirror, wire reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Despite the Lady Lions coming back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter, Oregon came out with a 63-61 win over Penn State on Thursday evening. The Lady Lions fell to 9-7 overall, 0-5 in the Big Ten while the Ducks improved to 12-4 overall, 3-2 Big Ten. Indiviudally, Gabby Elliott, Alli Campbell and Talayah Walker produced double-figure scoring outings to lead the Lady Lions. Elliott scored 26 points, her ninth time scoring in double figures this season and fourth time in a row. She shot 10-of-17 from the field, including ...

College wrestling

Wrestling: Michigan St. at PSU Start: 8 p.m., Rec Hall, University Park, Pa. Records: Michigan State (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten); Penn State (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten) TV: Big Ten Network Notable: This will be the start of the Big Ten portion of the schedule for both the Spartans and Nittany Lions. … Michigan State has only wrestled three dual meets so far with wins over American (20-12) and Ohio (22-19), and a loss to Cal State-Bakersfield (21-14). … The Spartans have also competed in three tournaments — the Michigan State Open, the Army Black Knight Invitational, and the Midlands ...

Franklin, Freeman in a race for glory that awaits winner

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com FORT LAUDERDALE — History is being pursued here on several fronts. As the Nittany Lions stalk their first national championship since 1987, James Franklin — and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman — are also vying to become the first ...

Coach: Carter expected to play tonight

FORT LAUDERDALE — Penn State’s top defensive player is expected to start tonight’s game against Notre Dame. Abdul Carter, who injured his left arm/shoulder against Boise State in the first half last week and did not return, is “doing everything he possibly can to play,” James Franklin said Wednesday morning. “We anticipate Abdul playing,” Franklin said. The coach called it a “game-day decision,” but he sounded optimistic. “His approach has been awesome,” Franklin said. “He’s lived in the training room. Abdul’s approached this the right way. He wants to ...

Irish run game standing between Lions and title shot

By Andy Stine astine@altoonamirror.com Who would have thought Penn State would still be playing in January just a couple months ago? The Nittany Lions have the chance to punch their ticket into the College Football Playoff national championship with a win over Notre Dame in tonight’s Orange Bowl. It would be PSU’s first title appearance since the 1987 Fiesta Bowl. The Lions, which are 1.5-point underdogs, would play the winner of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl with Ohio State and Texas. The Fighting Irish are probably the most talented team out of any opponent Penn State has ...