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SEPTEMBER 11 • MCALL.COM
4PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS 10-1 · 4TH IN BIG TEN
10-1 · 4TH IN BIG TEN
Next Game vs Maryland · Sat 8:30PM
PSU -24.5 TOTAL 50.5
Penn State kicker Sander Sahaydak rebounds nicely after misses against West Virginia Nittany Lions coaches stand behind former Liberty High standout
James Franklin drilling into Penn State's lackluster defensive showing over bye week When Gabe Nwosu’s cleat first made contact with the football on Saturday, Penn State sat as a 35.5-point favorite over visiting Bowling Gree...
SEPTEMBER 11 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Chiefs Could Draft Penn State Safety in Latest Mock The Kansas City Chiefs could draft some depth for their secondary in the 2025 NFL Draft.
SEPTEMBER 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Heisman Trophy odds: Risers, fallers after Week 2 of the college football season Where Drew Allar, Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers and others stand in the early Heisman Trophy conversation.
SEPTEMBER 11 • PENNLIVE.COM
Penn State's balanced offense through two games, a young tight end growing up fast, more James Franklin's Nittany Lions are off this week.
SEPTEMBER 11 • PENNLIVE.COM
Penn State practice notes: James Franklin confirms long-term injury, 1-on-1s showcased Plus, a star Penn State defender was absent from practice.
SEPTEMBER 11 • PENNLIVE.COM
Julian Fleming - Catches one pass Week 2 Fleming logged one reception (on two targets) for three yards during Saturday's 34-27 win versus Bowling Green.
Impact Fleming's arrival has come with little fanfare after transferring from Ohio State this past offseason. The senior wideout was seen as one of the Big Ten's most significant transfer portal pickups last winter, but he's failed to catch on whatsoever through his first two games with the Nittany Lions. Over the previous two season, Fleming caught 60 passes for 803 yards and six touchdowns, thought he majority of this production came in his career-best 2022 campaign. With Penn State still finding its footing on offense with new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, it looks like Fleming may be on the outside looking in while wideout Harrison Wallace and tight end Tyler Warren lead this receiving corps moving forward. Fleming's next chance to make an impact will come Saturday, Sept. 21 versus Kent State.
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Kaytron Allen - Eclipses 100 yards on the ground Allen notched 14 rushes for 101 yards and did not catch his lone target during Saturday's 34-27 win versus Bowling Green.
Impact Allen logged double-digit carries for the second game in a row. After gaining just 20 yards against West Virginia last week, the junior running back found much more success as the Nittany Lions made an explosive comeback during the second half against Bowling Green. Allen has continued to split carries with another highly-talented running back, Nicholas Singleton, who tallied 13 carries for 119 yards and touchdown Week 2. While neither is likely to get a big workload this season, Allar and Singleton could stand to be one of the most productive duos in college football if Penn State's offense can look more like explosive unit that took the field Week 1. Their next opportunity to break out will come versus Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Omari Evans - Catches touchdown pass Week 2 Evans tallied two receptions (on four targets) for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.
Impact Evans caught the third touchdown pass of his career on a walk-in 29-yard score in the second quarter. The 6-foot junior has only totaled eight targets through the first two weeks, but he also ranks third on the team in this category behind wideout Harrison Wallace (11) and tight end Tyler Warren (11) so far this season. With quarterback Drew Allar going 24-for-37 for 420 yards and five touchdowns over Weeks 1 and 2, it looks like this receiving corps might have limited opportunities for production.
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Harrison Wallace III - No catches in tight win Wallace failed to haul in either of his two targets yards during Saturday's 34-27 victory over Bowling Green.
Impact Harrison's role seemed to flip after his two-touchdown performance Week 1. The 6-foot-1 wideout saw similar playing time Saturday, but he was no longer the favorite target for quarterback Drew Allar, who targeted tight end Tyler Warren on eight of his 20 passing attempts Saturday. Harrison still seems like the top wideout for the Nittany Lions, as Omari Evans was the leading wideout Saturday with just two catches on four targets. Harrison will look to make a bigger impact when Penn State next plays versus Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan rocked at home, Illinois gets payback, Penn State holds steady: Big Ten Power Poll Who's No. 1 in the conference? A team that has yet to allow a touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 10 • PENNLIVE.COM
Andrew Rappleyea - Has 'long-term' injury Rappleyea is dealing with a "long-term" injury according to head coach James Franklin, 247Sports.com reports.
Impact This comes as little surprise, as the tight end was spotted on crutches during the Nittany Lions' clash with Bowling Green. He's now set to miss significant time after playing in the opener.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Where Penn State stands in our College Football Playoff projections after Week 2 We break down the 12-team College Football Playoff picture through two weeks, including where the Nittany Lions sit.
SEPTEMBER 10 • PENNLIVE.COM
2024 Big Ten power rankings: Ohio State on top, USC climbs after Week 2
The Buckeyes continue to dominate, while Lincoln Riley's Trojans are finally dangerous on defense. See where everyone lands in our latest Bi...SEPTEMBER 9
2024 NFL Week 1 betting recap: Lions win 'pretty much swung the day'
What started off as a good day for the books didn't end that way. Patrick Everson breaks down how bettors won in Week 1, despite a Patriots...SEPTEMBER 9
2024 bowl projections: Penn State's stock in flux after close call vs. Bowling Green Each week, the Post-Gazette compiles bowl projections for Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia from various national outlets. Here’s a look at...
SEPTEMBER 9 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
AP Player of the Week: Arizona St. workhorse Cam Skattebo runs for career-high 262 against Bulldogs
Arizona State's Cam Skattebo is the Associated Press national player of the week after running for a career-high 262 yards and finishing with 297 all-purpose yardsagainst Mississip...SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penn State remains at No. 8 in the AP football poll Notre Dame tumbled all the way to No. 18 in the rankings after being stunned at home by Northern Illinois.
SEPTEMBER 8 • INQUIRER.COM
Tyler Warren - Top target Week 2 Warren gathered in all eight targets for 146 yards during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.
Impact Warren went from the top tight end to the top target for quarterback Drew Allar this week. The 6-foot-6 senior accounted for over half of the quarterback's 13 completions in this shaky outing for the Penn State offense. These two have now connected on all 11 targets this season, tallying 176 yards and a touchdown over the first two weeks. Warren tallied career-highs over 13 games last season, tallying 34 catches (on 58 targets) for 422 yards and seven scores. It's unclear if Warren will be able to maintain this level of sure-handedness gooing forward, but his target share through the first two weeks looks like it should have him on pace for a new career-best campaign in 2024. He'll look to build upon this production when Penn State next plays against Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Warren - Top target Week 2 Warren gathered in all eight targets for 146 yards during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.
Impact Warren went from the top tight end to the top target for quarterback Drew Allar this week. The 6-foot-6 senior accounted for over half of the quarterback's 13 completions in this shaky outing for the Penn State offense. These two have now connected on all 11 targets this season, tallying 176 yards and a touchdown over the first two weeks. Warren tallied career-highs over 13 games last season, tallying 34 catches (on 58 targets) for 422 yards and seven scores. It's unclear if Warren will be able to maintain this level of sure-handedness gooing forward, but his target share through the first two weeks looks like it should have him on pace for a new career-best campaign in 2024. He'll look to build upon this production when Penn State next plays against Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Allar - Scores three times again Saturday Allar completed 13 of 20 passes for 204 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-27 victory over Bowling Green. He also had seven rushes for seven yards with...
Impact Allar had his up-and-down moments in this shaky performance for a Penn State team that looked dominant Week 1. The junior signal-caller started strong with a five-yard rushing score and a 29-yard touchdown pass in the first half. After locking in on wideout Harrison Wallace last week, Allar also shifted his focus to tight end Tyler Warren with eight completions (eight targets) for 146 yards. Allar's most impressive moment came when he found running back Nicholas Singleton for a 14-yard touchdown to take back the lead in the third quarter. But, he followed that up with a lowlight on an interception to end the third quarter. As the Nittany Lions continue to break in a new offense with coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, it's likely that Allar and the team will hit some more growing pains moving forward. They'll have a week off to regroup before welcoming what should be an outmatched Kent State program to Happy Valley on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Allar - Scores three times again Saturday Allar completed 13 of 20 passes for 204 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-27 victory over Bowling Green. He also had seven rushes for seven yards with...
Impact Allar had his up-and-down moments in this shaky performance for a Penn State team that looked dominant Week 1. The junior signal-caller started strong with a five-yard rushing score and a 29-yard touchdown pass in the first half. After locking in on wideout Harrison Wallace last week, Allar also shifted his focus to tight end Tyler Warren with eight completions (eight targets) for 146 yards. Allar's most impressive moment came when he found running back Nicholas Singleton for a 14-yard touchdown to take back the lead in the third quarter. But, he followed that up with a lowlight on an interception to end the third quarter. As the Nittany Lions continue to break in a new offense with coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, it's likely that Allar and the team will hit some more growing pains moving forward. They'll have a week off to regroup before welcoming what should be an outmatched Kent State program to Happy Valley on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of first seven spots; Notre Dame tumbles
After the first shake-up of the season, the SEC grabbed six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 and Notre Dame tumbled.SEPTEMBER 8
Nicholas Singleton - Scores twice in second half Week 2 Singleton accrued 13 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 14 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.
Impact Singleton scored his second and third touchdowns of the season as he helped carry the Nittany Lions to a comeback victory in the second half Saturday. Penn State took back the lead when quarterback Drew Allar found his running back on a seam route over the middle for a 14-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Singleton then rushed for a 41-yard breakaway touchdown late in the fourth quarter, marking his second 40-plus-yard touchdown run in as many weeks. The 226-pound running back's unique size and explosiveness likely makes him the most irreplacebale piece of Penn State's offense. However, he's somewhat risky as a fantasy proposition, as he continued to split carries with fellow junior running back Kaytron Allen (14 carries, 101 rushing yards). Both running backs should have a chance to wrack up fantasy points when their team next plays verus Ken State on Saturday, September 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nicholas Singleton - Scores twice in second half Week 2 Singleton accrued 13 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 14 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.
Impact Singleton scored his second and third touchdowns of the season as he helped carry the Nittany Lions to a comeback victory in the second half Saturday. Penn State took back the lead when quarterback Drew Allar found his running back on a seam route over the middle for a 14-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Singleton then rushed for a 41-yard breakaway touchdown late in the fourth quarter, marking his second 40-plus-yard touchdown run in as many weeks. The 226-pound running back's unique size and explosiveness likely makes him the most irreplacebale piece of Penn State's offense. However, he's somewhat risky as a fantasy proposition, as he continued to split carries with fellow junior running back Kaytron Allen (14 carries, 101 rushing yards). Both running backs should have a chance to wrack up fantasy points when their team next plays verus Ken State on Saturday, September 21.
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