Football GAMEDAY THREAD: Penn State vs. Central Michigan

[Richie O]

Happy Valley Insider - PREVIEW: Penn State Football welcomes Central Michigan to town

Here's everything you need to know about the Central Michigan Chippewas ahead of Saturday afternoon's game.

pennstate.rivals.com

 

[Online Persona]

So the virtual lots open at 7:15?

 

[Richie O]

So the virtual lots open at 7:15?

Exactly lol

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Good morning Nittany Nation - it is an absolutely beautiful first fall Saturday in Happy Valley.

 

[Richie O]

 

[Richie O]

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

FWIW,

Central Michigan brings a trio of Pennsylvania natives home for this matchup.

- Senior and sophomore DB Ronald Kent Jr. and Donte Kent out of Harrisburg.
- Redshirt freshman DL Isaiah Rogers out of Academy Park in Sharon Hill.

 

[Richie O]

James Franklin joined by former PSU QB Matt McGloin who is the sideline analyst for BTN today.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Jaden Dottin is not dressed today for Penn State. Neither is Kaden Saunders.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

I do not see Keyvone Lee out there either.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Also missing Smith Vilbert and Coziah Izzard - not too surprising.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Spotted JUCO transfer Tyrece Mills, he has a big brace on his right leg. Not sure what the last update we had on him was.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Looks like Lee is now going to give it a go.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Nick Singleton has been announced as Penn State's starting running back. Keyvone Lee was the announced starter last week but Singleton took the first snap.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Good morning Nittany Nation - it is an absolutely beautiful first fall Saturday in Happy Valley.

Good morning to you Dylan. Once again it is nice to have you.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Good morning to you Dylan. Once again it is nice to have you.

Good to see you again (virtually) @KnightWhoSaysNit

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State won the toss and will defer.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

CMU starts at their own 24.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Abdul Carter has been on the field the last two for Penn State. Manny Diaz getting him involved early.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State's defenses forces a three-and-out to start the game.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

It takes one play for Penn State's offense to get into CMU territory. Clifford finds Parker Washington - Penn State at CMU's 32.

 

[PSUEngineer89]

Anyone know where to watch, given I’m never going to pay for Big10 TV?

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

TOUCHDOWN PENN STATE!

Clifford finds a wide-open Mitchell Tinsley to put Penn State up 7-0 with 8:42 remaining in the first quarter.

9 plays - 59 yards for the Nittany Lions. Singleton had six carries on that drive for 12 yards.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Also whoever asked about the pistol formation in the Q/A this week or last week. That drive was for you.

 

[Marylovesthelions]

Michigan scores in the 1st 3 seconds of the game. Michigan Penn s
State should be a great game

 

[LandoComando]

Michigan already up 7-0 3 seconds in lol

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

This one may get ugly quickly - the turnover king Zakee Wheatley with his second interception in two weeks gives Penn Tate the ball at the CMU 15-yard line.

 

[LandoComando]

This one may get ugly quickly - the turnover king Zakee Wheatley with his second interception in two weeks gives Penn Tate the ball at the CMU 15-yard line.

If it's ugly that's great news

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Play is under review to see where Wheatley stepped out.

 

[Marylovesthelions]

This one may get ugly quickly - the turnover king Zakee Wheatley with his second interception in two weeks gives Penn Tate the ball at the CMU 15-yard line.

He is a heat seeking missile for the football

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Play stands - Penn State set to begin their second drive at the CMU 15.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Sean Clifford finds Brenton Strange for a 4-yard touchdown.

Penn State 14
CMU 0

Q1 6:38

 

[scrivener]

An early nitpick (because nothing is ever flawless), the Oline isn't exactly getting much push early on. Outside of that....beautiful start.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

With his second TD of the day, Sean Clifford now has 69 career touchdowns. Eight away from tying Trace McSorley for most all-time in Penn State history.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

An early nitpick (because nothing is ever flawless), the Oline isn't exactly getting much push early on. Outside of that....beautiful start.

Definitely standing out early on but I think CMU is selling out to stop the run in this one.

 

[Richie O]

 

[Richie O]

 

[scrivener]

Definitely standing out early on but I think CMU is selling out to stop the run in this one.

Yep, they are..but as Millen pointed out, Juice missed his block on the early TFL....and CW missed his on the boundary run by Singleton. The RT situation will become more of a problem as the schedule heats up.

 

[LandoComando]

Not going to have many easier TD passes than those two--nice execution

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Yep, they are..but as Millen pointed out, Juice missed his block on the early TFL....and CW missed his on the boundary run by Singleton. The RT situation will become more of a problem as the schedule heats up.

Very much a play of concern I agree.