Official PSU - Rutgers '25 game thread

[Big_O]

So far this performance disqualifies TS for next HC unless Penn State scores 30-0 in the second half.

 

[Ludd]

So far this performance disqualifies TS for next HC unless Penn State scores 30-0 in the second half.

Problem is the defense may give up 37.

 

[Ludd]

I’m wondering how much Kraft wants us to lose this game…make it easier for him if he’s not planning on hiring Terry.

 

[Psu00]

I’m wondering how much Kraft wants us to lose this game…make it easier for him if he’s not planning on hiring Terry.

Honestly, other than some sentimentality among a few fans, I don’t see a lot of pressure on Kraft to hire him.

 

[psu0408]

I’m wondering how much Kraft wants us to lose this game…make it easier for him if he’s not planning on hiring Terry.

This game has zero influence whatsoever on the hiring decision.

 

[Ludd]

Honestly, other than some sentimentality among a few fans, I don’t see a lot of pressure on Kraft to hire him.

I’m thinking there’s probably a lot.

 

[yboby]

180 rushing yards with 7:00 remaining in first half and let’s come out and sling the ball around.
Cheese and Rice!!’

That was a big missed opportunity. Run the clock down and go into the half with at least a 10 point lead.

 

[Paws057]

I’m wondering how much Kraft wants us to lose this game…make it easier for him if he’s not planning on hiring Terry.

Honestly I don’t think he was ever going to hire Terry…

 

[LB99]

I don't ever remember Penn State having a defense this bad. Tackling is just abhorrent.

2000? 2001?

 

[Ludd]

This game has zero influence whatsoever on the hiring decision.

I agree, but I’m just thinking of certain folks that want him. They might not so much if we lose this game.

 

[yboby]

296 yards allowed in a half to the State University of New Jersey is pathetic

Defense really needs to step it up.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Rutgers with a short KO to open the 2nd half, and Pena takes it the PSU 38.

 

[Paws057]

2000? 2001?

Ahh yes, 2000 the year we lost to Toledo…

 

[Ludd]

Let’s see if Rutgers has any penalties called on them this half.

 

[Player2BNamedL8r]

Stupid play call…trying to get cute on 3rd and 1.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

3rd & 1, and Kaytron loses 1 yard.

PSU is going for it on 4th & 2 from their 47 ...

Grunk throws to Pena for a 1st down. Nice!

 

[LB99]

Josh Allen got sacked 8 times last week and 2 OL might be out. They already have a LB & DL out. Steelers have a chance with Rogers back.

As a Steelers fan…..I don’t believe you.

 

[Ludd]

Stupid play call…trying to get cute on 3rd and 1.

Good call on fourth….maybe should have run that on third and short.

 

[LB99]

Ahh yes, 2000 the year we lost to Toledo…

2001 they got maimed in the opener by Miami. Now, granted Miami was loaded with NFL talent, but it made it no less painful. I was there. It felt like a new low.

 

[MM1994]

Grunk is quick and accurate with the short passes. Not sure Allar completes that 4th down throw.

 

[PSUAVLNC]

Anyone still want Terry Smith?

Very Penn State proud to say that I am!!!

 

[Ludd]

2001 they got maimed in the opener by Miami. Now, granted Miami was loaded with NFL talent, but it made it no less painful. I was there. It felt like a new low.

It felt like a new low, but then 2003 came along.

 

[KingLando]

Grunk is quick and accurate with the short passes. Not sure Allar completes that 4th down throw.

Look at the difference in how the offense is being called
I'm excited for the future with Grunk but Allar wasn't the issue--I thought we all accepted that by now?

 

[YeOldeCup]

Next HC has to be a leader, a field general, and student of the game. Can't be a 'buddy' to players and command the same respect. Franklin was a good recruiter, but sadly his teams went exactly as far as the natural abilities of the players (and mix in some luck). James was a solid recruiter, administrator, and a politician, but he was never a leader.

 

[bdgan]

As a Steelers fan…..I don’t believe you.

OTs Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown are both out. Also DT AL Oliver.

Starting LB Bernard and too receiver Kinkaid also out.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

empty backfield, quick throw to Singleton, an excellent block by Dinkins, and we're at the Rutgers 29

 

[Ludd]

Rutgers lined up offsides too.

 

[Paws057]

Boy that really fooled em!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

PSU with a 3rd & 2, and PSU goes 6 OL. A quick throw to Pena for a WR screen, and he's tackled behind the LOS.

PSU to attempt a 29-yard FG ...

and it's good.

27-21, PSU, with 8:53 left in the 3rd qtr.

 

[Ludd]

Boy that really fooled em!

Everybody knew that was coming.

 

[MM1994]

Look at the difference in how the offense is being called
I'm excited for the future with Grunk but Allar wasn't the issue--I thought we all accepted that by now?

I don't accept it, he has the NFL arm and he was afraid to throw the ball.

 

[LMTLION]

Boy that really fooled em!

New coaching staff inbound. Have to clean house.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Big_O]

That was disappointing.

 

[Player2BNamedL8r]

Time to see if they made any defensive adjustments at the half. Or maybe just learned how to tackle?

 

[PSUForever]

That 4th down is converted if Grunk just throws it to Pena's chest and not behind him.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Gabe with the KO, and Rutgers with a FC at the 2 yard line

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Report from the sidelines is that the wind that was strong at the start of the game has completely died down.

It's 36 degrees at field level

 

[ZouaveLion]

Rutger blaring New York New York by Sinatra is so rich

 

[KingLando]

I don't accept it, he has the NFL arm and he was afraid to throw the ball.

He wasn't afraid to--he was told not to take any risk