Penn State in the NFL updates; Lions kick off bye week: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Oct 3 include a look at how former Lions did in the pros plus the start of the bye week, a new 1-0 shirt, and more.
It’s time to dive into Monday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with a look at how former Penn State players performed in the NFL on Sunday. Miles Sanders rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns while Saquon Barkley carried 31 times for 146 yards as both the Eagles and Giants won. He also played quarterback after Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor were both injured.
“When I saw Tyrod go down, I kind of realized I’m up next,” Barkley said. “I’m the quarterback. First of all, you have to give credit to DJ coming back in the game. I can’t curse, he’s a tough you know what. Nothing but respect for him to go in and continue to fight through that for his team just shows you the type of person and type of player he is.
“I think I just tried my best to read it. It’s really not that hard, I guess, but I think I made the right reads on them. But we were able to keep the ball moving, get down field, get some points and the defense did a great job for us.”
In a matchup of onetime Lions, Micah Parsons had four tackles (one for loss) in a Dallas Cowboys win over Jahan Dotson, who had three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown, and the Washington Commanders.
Top 10
- 1
Elko pokes at Kiffin
A&M coach jokes over kick times
- 2
Dan Lanning
Oregon coach getting NFL buzz
- 3Trending
UK upsets Duke
Mark Pope leads Kentucky to first Champions Classic win since 2019
- 4Hot
5-star flip
Ole Miss flips Alabama WR commit Caleb Cunningham
- 5
Second CFP Top 25
Newest CFP rankings are out
Elsewhere, KJ Hamler registered his first catch of the season with the Denver Broncos.
In other news, the bye week is underway. It brings with it another 1-0 shirt that is being sold to raise money for name, image, and likeness needs at Penn State. This week’s theme is “we over me”.
Headlines of the day
Saquon Barkley is putting himself on track for pay day in 2023 — but will he remain with Giants?: Slater, NJ.com
Penn State suffocates Northwestern offense: Film Study: Carr, BWI
Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst; names DC Leonhard interim football coach: Associated Press
Penn State is back in the Top 10 following 5-0 start: Snyder, BWI
What We Know About Penn State at 5-0: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State sets up two weeks of mystery: Sunday Notebook: Snyder, BWI
Northwestern dominance another example why Manny Diaz was a big win for Penn State: Ralph, Daily Collegian
How did Penn State’s players perform vs. Northwestern? PFF Snap Counts & Grades: Snyder, BWI
Joel Klatt unveils new top ten following Week 5 action: Wagner, On3
Quote of the day
“One thing that stands out to me is their freshman. When they get freshmen, their freshmen (are) good and they do good.”
“They play guys early and they’re not just there. They’re actually making plays. They’re actually making an impact.”
—2024 edge Dylan Stewart to On3’s Chad Simmons about Penn State.
