Penn State among undefeated teams not getting enough love; Pa. brewer to sell 'Buckeye Tears' beer: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Sept. 29 include a look at the Lions’ place among undefeated teams, plus an Ohio State inspired beer that will make PSU fans chuckle and more.
It’s time to dive into Friday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with an ESPN piece that asks a pair of the outlet’s longtime college football reporters, Adam Rittenberg and Heather Dinich, to pick the undefeated team who is not getting enough love. The former had the first pick and went with Penn State. The latter agreed but went with Washington.
“The Nittany Lions rightfully will be judged by how they fare against Ohio State (Oct. 21, road) and Michigan (Nov. 11, home), but they have outscored their first four opponents 162-35 and boast a roster, or at least a defense, that might be the most talented in coach James Franklin’s tenure,” Rittenberg writes.
“They’ve got three first-round draft picks on defense, two defensive ends and a corner,” said a coach who faced Penn State, referring to ends Chop Robinson and Adisa Isaac, and cornerback Kalen King. “And the [Abdul] Carter kid, he’ll be a first-round draft pick next year. They’ve got for sure, like no doubt, nine kids that are playing who will get drafted on defense. I think they’re one of the better teams.” Add in quarterback Drew Allar’s promising start, and coaches expect PSU to stay in the Big Ten/CFP race.”
In other news, 12 Pa., breweries owned by Penn State alums will release an IPA beer called “Buckeye Tears” ahead of the Lions’ late October meeting with Ohio State.
“The beer is a 4.09% Cold IPA featuring a cartoon of a crying Ohio State mascot ahead of the big game between the two schools on Saturday, October 21st,” PA Breweries writes.
You can find where it will be on sale by clicking here.
Headlines of the day
Penn State’s tweaked QB sneak is a challenge to stop, and James Franklin is going to lean on it: Flounders, PennLive
FOX college football analyst teases Penn State-Ohio State kick time: Snyder, BWI
How does Penn State’s defense feel this year? ‘Unstoppable’: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State vs. Northwestern Predictions: What should fans expect against Wildcats?: Snyder, BWI
PSU set for perfect weather at Northwestern: Haas, Daily Collegian
Penn State off to a strong start with safety prospect Marcello Vitti: Snyder, BWI
College football thriving with NIL, transfer portal as NCAA pushes for Congressional help: Nakos, On3
Quote of the day
“I think Dante’s best football is ahead of him. He’s starting to settle in, and kind of find his way. I think the offense is starting to slow down for him and he’s starting to grasp things better. Now, he can focus more on playing as opposed to thinking. So, I do think his best football is ahead of them. As he continues to show up, continues to work, continues to invest the time required outside of was necessary, I think his best football is ahead of him.
“We’re going to need that moving forward. So, I’m excited for him and who he can be. And, who he can help our group become. I look forward to him putting in that work to be able to prove that as we continue throughout the season.”
–PSU WR coach Marques Hagans on Dante Cephas.
