BWI Live: Penn State Peach Bowl Review
The Penn State Nittany Lions put together a frustrating and disappointing final game for fans in the 2023 season. The Lions lost 38-25 to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta in another big game whiff for head coach James Franklin and his squad. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’ll discuss what went into the meltdown on both sides of the ball.
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Penn State offense can’t keep up in shootout
The Penn State offense improved upon its other performances against top-15 teams in postseason play, putting up 17 points in the first half and keeping pace with Ole Miss’ wide-open attack. But the team’s adjustments out of halftime proved to be catastrophic. The team managed only nine plays on three three-and-outs during the third quarter, while Ole Miss poured on 11 points. By the time the team recovered in the fourth quarter, the game was all but over.
Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 295 yards in the loss, but was once again posted a sub-50% completion percentage in the game. We’ll discuss his role in the team’s offensive struggles and then discuss the other factors that led to the team’s inability to put meaningful pressure back on the Ole Miss offense.
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Defense puts on its worst performance of the season
While the offense struggled for meaningful moments late in a shootout, the Penn State defense was the real problem for the Nittany Lions on Saturday. They gave up 544 yards of offense in the game, including 258 yards passing in the first half.
We’ll discuss what no-win situation the opt-outs and injuries put interim defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter in. We’ll also discuss the future of the defense and how Penn State can rebuild its defense next season under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen.
As it does with a win, the loss puts a certain spin on the upcoming season. Should Penn State fans be less optimistic about the future after the team’s performance in Atlanta? We’ll be taking your questions and comments throughout the show! Join us live at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the site. Sign up now for premium content and get access to articles, videos, and scoop you can’t get anywhere else!
