Week Four Review
Penn State continued their dominance of non-conference foes this season by routing Temple 45-3.
In my article from early on in the summer, I had predicted PSU to win this game by a score of 49-7, and last week I changed that predicted score to be 59-12. It looks like I should have stuck with my first prediction, but the game was a blowout no matter how you look at it.
For readers that have read my other weekly articles, I predicted a slow start one game too early for the Nittany Lions. I thought PSU would struggle at the beginning of the game at Syracuse last week, but it was this week against Temple that they struggled in the first quarter.
Penn State had zero points in the first quarter, and Daryl Clark also threw his first interception of the season.
The offensive drought did not last for long though. I can’t think of a better way to respond to a sluggish first quarter than by putting up 31 points in the second quarter, which is exactly what the PSU offense did.
Daryll Clark finished the game with impressive numbers yet again, completing 13 of 20 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Clark also had a rushing touchdown. Evan Royster continued to maintain his 8.1 yards per carry average on the season with nine carries for 73 yards.
The PSU offense’s other star performer through the early part of the season, Jordan Norwood, did not have as much success in this game. Norwood had only one catch for 15 yards and had a dropped pass on a potential third down conversion in the first quarter.
The whole Penn State receiving corps picked up the slack for Jordan Norwood. Deon Butler and tight end Andrew Quarless were the only two with over 50 yards of receiving. Graham Zug and Brett Brackett each had touchdown catches.
Second string running back Stephfon Green built on his success from last week, gaining 132 yards on only nine carries. This included a 69-yard run for a touchdown where Green showed off his amazing speed.
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2 months ago
Great article. I agree with you. Are you going to be at the game...its gonna be incredible. Even without GameDay.
from 2 months ago
Absolutely I will be there. I will be wearing my white-out shirt and bouncing up and down after every touchdown. I think PSU could see gameday for their match-up at Wisconsin if both teams keep winning, but of course that doesn't do us in State College much good.
from 2 months ago
I know. It really sucks that we don't get GameDay this week. If we're good next year we could have GameDay for Wisconsin or Ohio State at home.
I'll be wearing my lucky Royster jersey to the game and will be shouting and jumping just like you. I can't wait for Friday when I go up with my dad.
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