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BWI Live Postgame Show: Penn State starts slow, but dominates Kent State

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Sep 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Beaver Stadium. (Photo: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)

Penn State football defeated Kent State on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Relive the game and what we learned about the Nittany Lions on the BWI Live Postgame Show. We take you through the key plays and players from the game on the sixty-minute show. Join us live or check out the replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, here on the site, or in your favorite podcast app.

Penn State vs. Kent State recap

The game started much like the season for Kent State, which is to say a total disaster. Starting quarterback Devin Kargman to a nasty hit from Penn State’s defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and had to leave the game on a stretcher after the second play of the game with a leg injury.  

However, it was a slow start to the game. The Penn State offense put together several long drives, but one ended with a Beau Pribula interception in the red zone on a screen. The second ended with a Tyler Warren touchdown and the Nittany Lions took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter.

However, the team built up steam throughout the second quarter and finished at a blistering pace. Quarterback Drew Allar began to attack downfield and the team scored twice within two minutes before halftime. After halftime, Allar tossed a 59-yard touchdown to Omari Evans to end the day for the starting offense. Allar compiled 309 yards and three touchdowns before heading to the bench.

Defense smothers Kent State

The Penn State defense made the game a literal non-contest after it began the day as a virtual non-contest. After knocking Kragman out of the game, backup quarterback JD Sherrod had to leave with a lower-body injury. The defense played multiple depth players throughout the contest, even early. Despite that, they allowed only 62 yards through three and a half quarters.

We’ll highlight some notable players and young talent that stood out in the game.

More postgame content

Blue White Illustrated has you covered with extensive postgame content! Check out the site for game recaps from our expert reporters at the game. Greg Pickel, Sean Fitz, and Nate Bauer then give you their thoughts in our Instant Analysis recap video following today’s events. We’ll also have James Franklin’s postgame press conference and comments from key players after the game.

Your home for Penn State Nittany Lions football all season long is Blue White Illustrated!

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