The #10 ranked Penn State offense finally found a way to be explosive when it mattered most. Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes, including a 57-yarder to KeAndre Lambert-Smith with 1:46 to play, and No. 10 Penn State’s defense forced a late safety to beat Indiana 33-24.
Indiana capitalized with two long touchdown passes to take a 14-7 lead.
The Hoosiers opened the scoring when wideout DeQuece Carter slipped past Penn State’s secondary and Sorsby found him for a 90-yard score. Two possessions later, Indiana’s Donaven McCulley was left uncovered by a blitzing defense and race unchallenged for a 69-yard touchdown.
Penn State took control in the second quarter after Singleton scored on a 2-yard run and Jaylen Reed intercepted Sorsby at midfield.
The Hoosiers played their best game in a long time. They entered with the worst statistical run defense in the Big Ten and held Singleton and Kaytron Allen in check for the most part.
Costly mistakes in all three fazes led to the Hoosiers' demise.
A muffed punt led to a touchdown, (special teams)
An avoidable interception led to a field goal. (offense)
A blown coverage in the final minuets led to the winning touchdown. (defense)
They’ll need to win their next four to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2020.
Sources:
The Helmet Project found here:
http://nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/index.htm
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1145292-power-ranking-all-124-college-football-stadiums
The Helmet Project found here:
http://nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/index.htm
Photo © The B1G Network
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1145292-power-ranking-all-124-college-football-stadiums
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