Penn State has 'a lot on the table' in the Rose Bowl, Kirk Herbstreit says: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Dec. 28 include Kirk Herbstreit’s preview of the Rose Bowl plus roster news, and much more.
It’s time to dive into Wednesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with ESPN color commentator and ‘College GameDay’ host Kirk Herbstreit previewing the Lions’ trip to the Rose Bowl. He will be on the call of ‘The Grandaddy of Them All’ along with Chris Fowler and Holly Rowe when Penn State meets Utah on Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. ET.
“I’ve watched them every week and I’ve been impressed with the young backs,” Herbstreit said during a conference call on Tuesday. “You got a veteran quarterback with a couple young backs. Really good defense. I’m excited for this game because I think it’s a chance for Penn State to maybe show who they really are because they only played two ranked teams and lost in both of those games. Battled with Ohio State and the Michigan game got out of hand, but this is an opportunity on a big stage against a highly ranked team.
“For Penn State, minus a couple players, still to go out and show that they’re a legitimate top 10 team. So, I think there’s a lot on the table for them. And like I said, if you lose this game, I don’t think it’s a huge deal. But if you win this game, I think it raises some eyebrows about who this team was this year.”
Top 10
- 1
RIP Ben
Kirk Herbstreit announces dog's passing
- 2Breaking
Billy Napier
Florida to retain head coach
- 3
Livvy Dunne - Paul Skenes
ESPN College GameDay Guest Pickers
- 4
Live Tiger returns
LSU set to bring back real tiger vs. Alabama
- 5Live
Florida fans react
Gators faithful react to Billy Napier news
In other news, tight end Brenton Strange became the latest Nittany Lion to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. However, he will play in the Rose Bowl before moving on to the pros.
Headlines of the day
Penn State’s Juice Scruggs Heads to the NFL Stronger Than Ever: Wogenrich, SI
PSU targets junior college receiver for new offer: Bauer, BWI
Penn State Defensive Veterans Chime In: How Does a New Quarterback Earn Their Respect?: Jones, Statecollege.com
Trimmings: Recapping Penn State’s Rose Bowl practices: Fitz, BWI
Rose Bowl prediction: Is Penn State tough enough up front vs. Utah?: Bodani, YDR
Jalen Pickett notches first B1G Player of Week honors: Bauer, BWI
Rose Bowl score prediction and best bet: Giger, DKPittsburghSports
Penn State makes Top 5 for Michigan four-star safety Jacob Oden: Snyder, BWI
How London Montgomery’s resolve will help him make an impact on Penn State football: Sauber, CDT
Quote of the day
“I feel like they’ve been kind of heading in that direction for the last few years. We were just talking about that Rose Bowl with USC, with Saquon Barkley. I feel like really the last four or five years that this team and this program have been so close, and I know their fan base wants to get over that hump and ultimately win and get into the playoff. I just feel like they’re a program that’s where Michigan was prior to last year, kind of knocking on the door, but not quite getting that signature win to be able to get them into the playoff.
“But it doesn’t mean they’re way beyond even imagining that. They’re right there. To me, I think there’s stability. I think there’s continuity despite the losses with coordinators and players over the years. I feel like overall James has done a really good job there and I feel like they continue to recruit at a pretty consistent level to give them a chance to be that close. And as we expand to 12, it’s hard to imagine not having Penn State in the playoff as we move forward into this next era of college football.”
—ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit on where Penn State is in the national college football conversation.
