Recap: Penn State-Maryland score, stats, notes, and more

STATE COLLEGE — No. 14 Penn State welcomes Maryland to Beaver Stadium today for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. It is the Lions’ penultimate home game and its third-to-last contest of the regular season. FOX is televising the matchup with Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman on the call.

“I told our team, it’s not a rivalry game,” Maryland coach Mike Locksley said. “We have to compete a little better to get it to that point.

“Right now, they’re a regional team that comes into our area to recruit. There are a lot of natural relationships because of the location of both universities, but other than that, it’s Penn State vs. Maryland. I can tell you that our guys are excited about this opportunity to go up there and play. I’m excited. It’s an opportunity to see where we line up and see how we have progressed when it comes to the Big Ten.”

He later added:

“We’ve played in tough environments,” he said. “That’s what you sign up for when you play in the Big Ten, to go to these tough environments. I know our players are excited about the opportunity, just like I am. We’re looking forward to getting up there to compete.”

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Penn State has injury issues to deal with at numerous spots. Linebacker Curtis Jacobs was out early on the turf before the rest of the team even arrived working out with the trainers. With or without him, the Penn State defense must contend with Terps quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa.

“He’s always been an athletic guy and a guy that can create and extend plays,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. He can make all the throws. His accuracy has gotten better, his touchdown to interception ratio has gotten better. From a system standpoint, they’ve done a really good job of putting him in a position to be successful. And also, recruiting well around him. He’s got a bunch of weapons around him. 

“Like a lot of quarterbacks, he just continues to get better with experience.”

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Lions-Terrapins fourth quarter updates

6:57 – It’s over. The Lions have won, 30-0.

6:40 — You aren’t missing anything if you aren’t watching. It’s still 30-0 and neither team has threatened to score.

Penn State-Maryland third quarter updates

6:18 – After three, it’s Penn State 30, Maryland 0. Terps have 2nd and 22 at their own 24 to start the fourth quarter.

5:54. – Jake Pinegar’s 21-yard field goal attempt is good. Penn State now leads Maryland 30-0 with 8:15 left in the third quarter.

5:40 – The second half is underway. Penn State got the ball first but quickly went three and out.

Lions-Terrapins second quarter updates

5:20 – Jake Pinegar’s 46-yard field goal attempt is good. Penn State leads Maryland 27-0 at halftime. The Lions hold a 297-27 yards advantage and will get the ball first to start the second half.

5:08 – Jake Pinegar’s 50-yard field goal is good. What a turnaround season it has been for him. Penn State leads Maryland 24-0 with 1:34 to go in the half.

4:42 – Penn State goes for it again on 4th and 1 and Nicholas SIngleton scores again. He just bullied his way into the end zone at the end. The Lions now have 14 points on two fourth down runs in the first half. It’s 21-0 with 7:46 to go in the second quarter.

Penn State-Maryland first quarter updates

4:22 – After one, it’s PSU 14, Maryland 0. Lions take over at their own 11 to start the second quarter.Th

4:17 – Touchdown, Penn State: Sean Clifford takes a tough snap and hands it off to Nicholas Singleton on 4th and 1. He busted through a hole and galloped away for a 45-yard score. It’s 14-0 Lions with 1:25 left in the first quarter.

3:50 — Penn State strikes first with a three-yard touchdown toss from Sean Clifford to Brenton Strange. The Lions faced little resistance on a nine-play, 47-yard drive. Clifford hit Strange for 16 on the only third down PSU had to deal with. Clifford is now the program’s all-time leading passer, by the way. It’s 7-0 PSU with 8:52 left in the first quarter.

3:40 – The game is underway. Penn State won the toss and deferred. After a quick three and out, the Lions have the ball back in Terps territory.

Lions-Terrapins pregame updates

3:09 p.m. – Penn State starting offensive line, left to right: Drew Shelton, Hunter Nourzad, Juice Scruggs, Sal Wormley, Bryce Effner

2:48 p.m. – Keyvone Lee not with Penn State’s running backs. Jerry Cross is dressed and warming up for first time this year.

2:45 p.m. – Maryland’s Rakim Jarrett is in uniform and warming up.

2:25 p.m. – Joey Porter Jr. is not in uniform and will not play today.

2:02 p.m. – Curtis Jacobs is in uniform and sweats during the early part of warmups. It’s a sign to me that he won’t play. But, we’ll see.

2 p.m. – Penn State arrived at Beaver Stadium just after 1:30 p.m. There were no immediate injury updates to report. But, warmups will come soon.