BWI Live Postgame Show: Penn State generates greatness against UMass
On Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions Football team defeated UMass on a rainy and cold October day in Happy Valley. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show immediately following the game to discuss the win and how the team is set up to face Ohio State in the defining game of the 2023 season next Saturday in Columbus.
Penn State offense shakes off slow start
It was another slow start by the Nittany Lions until cornerback Daequan Hardy ripped off a 56-yard punt return for a touchdown on his first return of the season. The 5-9 corner had a strong game with a pass breakup and several disruptive plays in the first half. He later capped his career day with a second punt return for a touchdown.
The team also committed its first turnover on offense for the 2023 season. Injured receiver Harrison Trey Wallace returned to the lineup and got off to a rusty start. He fumbled on a slant route to give up the ball, then missed a deep pass from Drew Allar.
But the slow start quickly faded away, and Penn State scored on four straight drives to blow the game open and put things to bed early in the third quarter. Penn State’s offense finally found it’s explosive stride with Wallace back in the lineup. Wallace caught a shallow pass and ran for 31 yards, and then Theo Johnson finally got involved in the deep passing game. Allar connected with the 6-6 tight end on a 30-yard touchdown strike over the middle to score early in the third quarter. Johnson followed that up with an 18-yard catch and run to put Penn State up 42-0 and the starters to call it a day.
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Defense domiantes again
Once again, the Penn State defense was beyond suffocating. This week’s flavor of havoc was sacks. The team registered six of them before halftime and allowed just one net rushing yard in the shutout performance by the starters. Before the competitive portion of the game was over, UMass averaged five yards per drive. The defense also racked up 13 tackles for loss and was virtually unopposed into the backfield on run or pass plays on the afternoon. The standout performer was defensive end Adisa Isaac, who tallied 2.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for a loss on the day.
Join the BWI Live Postgame show as we discuss the game and preview the upcoming contest with Ohio State.
Penn State takes on Ohio State in the pivotal game of the 2023 season coming up next Saturday. We’ll have coverage starting at 9 a.m. with the Penn State Football tailgate show live on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.
