Penn State-Delaware spread not yet out; Lions' late cover against West Virginia draws reactions: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Sept. 4 include headlines of the day, an update on the Lions-Delaware point spread, and more.
It’s time to dive into Monday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with some final commentary on the Lions’ win over West Virginia. Quarterback Beau Pribula’s five-yard rushing touchdown with six seconds to go was the talk of the Internet late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The scamper to reach the final 38-15 margin of victory both locked up a Lions cover of the 20.5-point spread and sent the game over the betting total, which was 50.5.
“Are you kidding in State College?” That was the question SportsCenter host and noted gambling savant Scott Van Pelt wrote on Twitter.
Franklin said that Pribula’s lone pass attempt, which set up the touchdown, came because WVU was in a Cover Zero look, which demanded an audible from a run play to a pass play.
“I think you guys got a chance to see tonight, and really our coaching staff got to see tonight, what I anticipated we’d see from Beau,” Franklin said.
“Beau has a lot of traits that aren’t going to show up in a traditional practice. When I went to watch him play in high school, it was one of the more impressive things to watch. Just his poise and ability to spread the ball around, so we got confidence in those two guys. It’s something to build on. There’s going to be a different style. He’s still able to throw the ball and be successful.”
Top 10
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Updated SEC title game scenarios
The path to the championship game is clear
- 2
SEC refs under fire
'Incorrect call' wipes Bama TD away
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'Fire Kelly' chants at LSU
Death Valley disapproval of Brian Kelly
- 4New
Chipper Jones
Braves legend fiercely defends SEC
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Drinkwitz warns MSU
Mizzou coach sounded off
In other news, the initial Penn State-Delaware point spread is not yet out. The Blue Hens are 1-0 after beating Stony Brook in Week 1. Kickoff is set for Noon on Peacock. The point spread will be released later this week.
Headlines of the day
Penn State 5 who thrived vs. West Virginia: A transfer portal WR and a veteran LB make the list: Flounders, PennLive
Penn State QB Drew Allar draws Kerry Collins comparisons, Lions have issues to fix, and more of what they’re saying: Pickel, BWI
What We Learned About the Lions in Week 1: Wogenrich, SI
What is the Penn State plan at kicker after using both on Saturday to beat West Virginia?: Pickel, BWI
Penn State handles West Virginia QB, good offensive line in opening victory: Allen, Daily Collegian
First impressions from Penn State’s 38-15 win over West Virginia: Fitz, BWI
Handing Out The Grades Following Penn State’s 38-15 Win Over West Virginia: Jones, Statecollege.com
Quote of the day
“It was very close. It really could have went either way. I think if you look at it early on, Felkins had the lead, then Sander kind of took the lead. Late in training camp, probably the last week, but it was still very close. So close enough that after you missed two field goals, that I do not think were long challenging field goals, that’s close enough during camp to go to the other guy.
“I can’t tell you my plan moving forward. Obviously, we made the change for the game and we’ll discuss it. There will be competition all year long at every position. But we have the depth that if it’s not a guy’s night, we have somebody else that we can put it at really every position, but we obviously have not made any decisions. We haven’t met as a staff, we have to watch film. We haven’t had a week of competition. So, no decisions.”
—PSU coach James Franklin on his kicking decision after Week 1.
