Penn State-Northwestern preview, prediction. Haven't been able to do that yet. But kicking have been much less consistent, something Franklin wants to correct. He looks like he should be playing offensive line, but he is far from it. Second, Penn State's newest 2022 football roster lists players by their eligibility without accounting for the extra season they were afforded in 2020. Again, with better quarterback play, this game might have drawn close to Penn State's 59-0 demolition of Maryland in 2019. In addition, their departures could help Penn State be more aggressive in making offers in the transfer portal. PENN STATE FANS: SI Tickets is your one-stop shop for tickets to a variety of Penn State sporting events, from football to basketball, hockey to volleyball. While 90% of horror movies happen in the home (yes, that is a made-up statistic), Ohio States experience in the Horseshoe this season has been nothing short of sunny. That list includes the following scholarship players: Most of these players were reserves, though Lytton and Hartlaub served as the gunners on Penn State's punt-coverage team. The Lions battered Maryland in a game that could have been much more lopsided. There's areas to improve upon, and I'm just looking forward to going out this week and continuing to add on to what I've what I've been doing.. Penn State's defensive line made five of those, with Chop Robinson (who played linebacker for Maryland last year) getting two. Hitting a career long in any circumstance is awesome, Pinegar said over Zoom on Tuesday morning. Oh and, like his quarterback, Amor is a sixth-year super senior. Stroud, who had just one passing touchdown on the day (tied for his lowest total of the season). As Franklin said, the Ankeny, Iowa, native has aspirations to play at the next level. It was something that I wanted to do, something that I worked on a lot in the offseason with. Will it turn into an all-out slasher film like weve seen from Ohio State lately? One of the other surprises was Iowa keeping Ohio State to 3-of-13 on third-down conversion attempts. You already know many of the players who left the program, either by entering the NFL Draft or by transferring. For me, it was I know I could do it. @PennStateFball has a 6-6, 278-pound punter.His name is @GabrielNwosu33, and he can get some hang time. For some, spending three hours watching a monster slaughter everyone who gets in their path is entertainment reserved for Halloween. Oh, and hes fast. The 2022 season began with some uncertainty about Pinegar as Penn States kicker. The call cost the Nittany Lions offense 15 yards but proved not to impact the drive too much as kicker Jake Pinegar converted a 50-yard field goal to put the team up 240. #52 Jordan van den Berg, 63, 291, R-Fr. PRO FOOTBALL NETWORK The NFL is fast. More on those players in a bit. The site will be less eerie than the last time Ohio State traveled to Penn State on Halloween night in 2020 and played in front of an empty stadium. After a trying season, Noah Cain enters the Transfer Portal, Breaking down Penn State's new 2022 schedule, Where Penn State falls in the 'too early' 2022 college football rankings, Why Penn State deserves a quarterback competition in 2022. The Lions held Tagovailoa to a career-low 74 yards and sacked him seven times. Imagine what the score might have been with good-game Clifford. First, Penn State updates its roster several times a year to account for player arrival and departures. So this is a fun story. Penn State Specialists Depth Chart. Nwosu, a redshirt freshman, was rated a five-star kicker and punter recruit by Kohls Kicking in the Class of 2021. Both are performing at a high level and were on the field at the same time occasionally against Central Michigan. Their return man, we were concerned about him being a factor in the game, and I thought the kickoffs today were consistent. Penn State has a two-headed monster at running back between freshmen Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. It felt really good for me to be able to hit one from 50. That mark is good for fifth in the FBS. Our college football betting expert offers his best betting picks and predictions for the matchup between Penn State and Auburn scheduled for Saturday in Auburn, Ala., at 3:30 p.m. On top of that, Bloomington, Ind., was under a wind advisory, and gusts were swirling around Memorial Stadium. Tinsley, who announced his transfer to Penn State before Christmas, is among seven players using their NCAA-permitted additional seasons of eligibility. In particular, Penn State failed to stop the run against Michigan, giving up 418 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Ohio State owns the series against Penn State, 22-14. Itll be a tall order since, as mentioned, hell be going against a pair of the top defensive backs in the nation. Somehow, the noon game is the primetime matchup on FOX, because this is the college football world we live in. Since the HBO classic was set in Maryland, it felt fitting to use some quotes to put wrap up the win over the Terrapins, and look ahead to Michigan. The Buckeyes are winners of the last five and nine of the last 10, with the Nittany Lions last win coming in 2016. Of 19 scores, Penn State gave up 10 touchdowns and nine field goals. But dont let his undead state fool you: Cliffords got some moves up his sleeve. Pinegar, along with the freshmen kickers assisting with kickoff duties, has also struggled to kick the ball out of the endzone, which isnt great for assuring favorable field position for Penn States defense. At linebacker, watch for the rotation between Jacobs and Carter. FINAL SHOT. * 21+ (18+ NH/WY). However, the Buckeyes are a much-closer-to-.500 8-6 in Happy Valley, always the intimidating environment. While the Buckeyes have been a nightmare scenario for opponents this season, theyll look to avoid a shop of horrors on the road against a talented Penn State squad. With 12 points, Pinegar (323 points) passed Saquon Barkley for second on the school's career-scoring list. Ohio State moved up a spot to No. Singleton and kicker Jake Pinegar represent Penn State as Big Ten players of the week. "It's one of those things where Im like, 'Dude, I dont call the plays, but if you want the ball, Ill try to get you the ball,'" Clifford said. Welcome to the team, #99!#BigKickEnergy #WeAre pic.twitter.com/jmdqtIG5fG. Neither player has crossed the century mark in the last three games, but theyre playing a true running back-by-committee approach which naturally limits individual yards. Penn State is capitalizing on Chad Powers fever, James Franklin pitches new athlete dorms at Penn State. Overall, the changes represent the expected annual movement on a college football roster. The offense went just 5-of-14 on third down and struggled to convert red zone possessions into touchdowns. Ohio State remains the only FBS team perfect in the red zone. But Penn State has at times been a bogeyman for Ohio State. Jake Pinegar is playing really well, Franklin said Sautrday. Aside from Franklin's penalty, the staff boat-raced Maryland. Hell have a chance to go toe-to-toe with another competent defensive secondary Saturday. Grayson doesn't drink coffee. #ForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/t3O5GLuWK0. Hes second in the FBS in receiving touchdowns behind Tennessees Jalin Hyatt. Last week, Clifford earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Minnesota, which included 295 passing yards, four touchdowns and one pick, which essentially matched his week one performance against Purdue. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. C.J. While its hard to say what we learned from the Buckeyes defense playing against a drained offense last week, one stat stands out: Ohio State forced six turnovers against Iowas offense, including one interception from linebacker Tommy Eichenberg that he returned for a touchdown. Through the first half of the season, Sahaydak and redshirt freshman, Daniel Gallen covers Penn State for Lions247 and 247Sports. But I knew I had the leg strength and the ability. Buckeye Stock Market Report:Dallan Hayden soars as Ohio State survives trip to Maryland. He took a backseat in 2021 after losing the kicking job to, Over time, Pinegar has also carved out a role as Penn States primary kickoff specialist. The starting rotation at every position on the Penn State Nittany Lions Depth Chart in 2022 TRY OUR MOCK DRAFT SIM WITH TRADES! AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, LS (select parishes), MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only.Eligibility restrictions apply. This Nittany Lion monster, however, seems like a more adept one than the Spartans. Penn State begins stadium-wide beer sales Oct. 1 vs. Northwestern, Sean Clifford has 'taken another step' this season, James Franklin says. And no, this was not one of the aforementioned competent offenses. Ten players enrolled early. Follow him on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. The Lions rushed for a season-high 249 yards in a 30-0 victory over Maryland and did not allow a sack for the fourth time this season. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton told Sean Clifford at one point Saturday to feed him. Some other young players to watch who did not play last week: receiver Jaden Dottin, who has been absent since starting at Auburn, and fellow receiver Kaden Saunders, who might be headed for a redshirt. In 2022, the majority of Penn State's games have been decided handedly. The total package receiver leads the team in receiving touchdowns (10) and is second in receiving yards (598) behind Emeka Egbuka. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Last season, Ohio State emerged with a 33-24 win in Columbus, but things felt tense for a minute as the Buckeyes were down 7-3 at the end of the first quarter and tied in the third. Is Penn State's Drew Allar ready for more reps? Penn State-35, Rutgers-6 Rutgers is going to come in ready for a fight and a win to define their 2022 season and change the trajectory of the program heading into the future. The Lions also consider nickel back Daequan Hardy to be a de facto starter. Hartlaub, in fact, was considered perhaps the team's fastest player. Allen might get that nod vs. the Wildcats. And consider subscribing (button's on the home page) for more great content across the SI.com network. Odds & lines subject to change. Early on when he was focused on field goals only, he was not great at kickoff and we were trying to get him to do both, Franklin said Tuesday. Pro Football Network, LLC. Although Nwosu is lower on the depth chart, his legend only continues to grow. When Nwosu makes his way around University Park and State College, he is hard to miss. Founded in 1933, the chain has 16 locations and has become a cultural icon in the Pittsburgh area. Entering Saturday, Jake Pinegar had never made a 50-yard field goal in college. What is the Penn State football depth chart for its game against Northwestern at Beaver Stadium? The lineman covers a lot of ground for Penn State, playing all three interior positions. With a five-game homestand under their belts, the Buckeyes have played just one game outside of Columbus this season (a Saw-style methodical dismantling of Michigan State). Ohio State was without receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for its game at Penn State on Saturday. They also rank 99th nationally in touchback percentage on kickoffs (39.3 percent). Is Penn State rounding into a Big Ten contender? pic.twitter.com/dqDoZJomfN, . Saturdays test came in form of 10th-ranked Penn State, the Wolverines first ranked opponent of the season. But the Lions are proving capable of reaching their preseason ceiling of 10-2. And it's surprising that defensive coordinator Manny Diaz hasn't been floated for the multiple head-coaching openings. Penn State, though, brings a veteran quarterback, a much-improved running game and a defensive secondary that might not stop offenses in their tracks, but can slow them down a lot. Second, Penn State's newest 2022 football roster lists players by their eligibility without accounting for the extra season they were afforded in 2020. Tarburton has started all four games, but Robinson essentially splits the position with him. Listed at a cool 6'6", 276 lb. The 2011 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season Fera was the first Penn State player to punt, kick-off, and serve as the place kicker in a single game since 1975 when Chris Bahr did the same. Hell also want a comeback from last years performance against Penn State which left something to be desired. The returns were conservative and nothing special. Over the course of the Nittany Lions first four games, though, Pinegar missed two extra points and two field goals. They totaled five against Iowa. Eight are true freshmen, two are transfers. Tinsley played two seasons at a junior college and two at Western Kentucky before transferring to Penn State. It was a rare off game for C.J. And after an up-and-down start to the season, Pinegar feels like hes found his footing, and from here, he wants to only improve. Still, Penn State coach James Franklin sent Pinegar and the field goal team out for a 50-yarder late in the first half against Indiana last Saturday. Kudos to the patchwork offensive line, notably left tackle Drew Shelton and center Juice Scruggs, and tight end Brenton Strange (who caught a touchdown0 for leading the way. Somehow, even with that narrow window, hes had just one touchback. A punter with that sort of accuracy is definitely an asset for the Nittany Lions, but the Ohio State offense hasnt shied away from a long field so far this season. 1: 2022 Penn State game decided by less than 10 points. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba made it back for a hot second against Iowa before being sidelined once again after head coach Ryan Day said he reached his snap limit. All on FoxSports.com. A Series of Fortunate Events. Singleton (11 carries, 122 yards) has run through the freshman wall and has a record in sight: He needs 276 yards to break Saquon Barkley's freshman single-season rushing record of 1,076 yards. Kicker #92 Jake Pinegar, 62, 200, R-Sr. #94 Sander Sahaydak, 60, 172, R-Fr. COLUMBUS, Ohio No. PFN is faster. Harrison had seven catches for 62 yards and a touchdown against Iowa. It was really the first time Ohio State struggled to get to the end zone for six, settling for field goals in the first half. Penn States Ginormous 280-Pound Kicker Signs NIL Deal That Allows Him To Devour Massive Sandwiches, Epic On-Field Video Shows 66,000 Patriots Fans EXPLODE During Historic Walk-Off Kick Return That Saw The Jets Go Out Sad, Pistons Player Had Tooth Knocked Out While Fouled, Verstappen Wins, Leclerc Locks Up Second At F1 Finale In Abu Dhabi, Mesmerizing Timelapse Shows Ford Field Transform From Carnival To Football After Bills/Browns Moved From Buffalo To Detroit. As Penn State points itself toward the stretch run and the final three games of the 2022 regular season, Pinegars future has a bit of uncertainty. Ohio State sophomore Taylor Thierry is working to open up more on and off the court, How teammates are motivating one of the shyer players on the Ohio State womens basketball team, Ohio State Recruiting 2016: Everything You Need To Know, Ohio State Recruiting 2015: Everything You Need To Know, 2007: The inside story of the greatest CFB season ever, The all-time consensus national championships list, The evolutionary history of option football. The 2022 Colorado State Rams football team represents Colorado State University in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Right now, though, Pinegar wants to help Penn State reach bowl eligibility, and a 10-win season could put the Nittany Lions into the New Years Six. Especially amongst the special teams group. Ohio State will have their hands full Monday night with one of the nations most physical and experienced teams. I just became aware of Penn State punter/kickoff specialist Gabriel Nwosu. FANDUEL: BET $5, WIN $125 ON ANY NFL GAME IN WEEK 11. Stoll is a big reason why Penn State's special teams are clicking, including the remarkable revival of place kicker Jake Pinegar. Listed at 6-foot-6, 278 pounds, Nwosu is a giant. His gigantic frame and even bigger leg has made him a fan favorite amongst college football fans across the country, and especially in Pennsylvania. 2022 10:24 PM EST. Penn States offense, meanwhile, is No. In particular, the defense has been phenomenal on third down, allowing opposing offenses to convert a mere 25% of the time (good for second in the FBS). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. U-M has held five of seven opponents this year under 100 yards in the first half. While its hard to say with a straight face that 47 offensive points is struggling, Ohio States Heisman-candidate quarterback will be looking for redemption Saturday from a stifling performance against Iowas top-rated defense (which actually looked statistically very similar to Cliffords POY performance against Minnesota four touchdowns, one pick, 286 yards). No. And then there was one. Publisher Mark Wogenrich has covered Penn State for more than 20 years, tracking three coaching staffs, three Big Ten titles and a catalog of great stories. No surprise, Penn State has emerged with an effective defense, albeit not a flashy one. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa entered the game averaging 259.8 yards passing per game. Other than that, I am consciously uncoupling from the Maryland game in order to focus exclusively on the Mitten State Weasels. After the win over Indiana, Franklin went out of his way to highlight Pinegars performance on both field goals and kickoffs. Singleton got back-to-back starts after big games. As previously mentioned, the offense faced a stingy defense last week against Iowa. Outlook/notes: The feeling around Penn States program at the moment is that the 2022 hay is in the barn. Follow him on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. Offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has turned that short-yardage T formation into playbook multiple-choice exam that opposing defenses have not answered well (save for Michigan and Ohio State). It was just a matter of me getting extra practice and extra work to make sure that it's consistent. Penn State senior punter Barney Amor might not hail from Australia like many other punters in the Big Ten, but he does come from the Netherlands and his parents live in Switzerland. Follow Daniel on Twitter at @danieljtgallen. Penn State (5-0) vs. Michigan (6-0) Michigan kicker Jake Moody is back for his fifth season. 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