'I genuinely can’t wait for the War Eagle pregame,' PennLive's Penn State beat reporter jmcgonigal9 says. 'One of the coolest college football traditions out there.' McGonigal talks about what he expects when the Nittany Lions and Tigers face off:
Auburn is on its third of five consecutive home games to open the season before its first road game against defending national champion, the University of Georgia. A win against the Nittany Lions could go a long way toward cooling the hot seat for second-year head coach Bryan Harsin. A loss would surely rile up the fans who are uncertain about Harsin.
Big games mean reaching out to big-time writers for insight. Ahead of Saturday’s game, we reached out to Penn Live’s Johnny McGonigal to preview the matchup and answer five key questions about the game.You know, it’s tough when it comes to Sean Clifford. The Purdue game encapsulated his rollercoaster career. An errant throw in the fourth quarter went for a pick-six, seemingly costing Penn State the game. Then he drove down the field in the closing stages to win it.
Year Two with offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich should be a positive for Clifford and the guys around him. Clifford, a sixth-year player, has never had the same play-caller in back-to-back years as a starter. But ultimately, it comes down to Clifford limiting mistakes. Otherwise, calls for five-star true freshman Drew Allar will get louder.I think the confidence from the fanbase is lukewarm. James Franklin led Penn State to three 10-win seasons in a four-year stretch .
If you asked the average Penn State fan, they’d tell you Franklin’s in-game management isn’t the best, but he’s an effective CEO. He recruits well, and he’s always looking for ways to close the gap between Penn State and its rivals in the Big Ten. But whenever something happens — a troubling loss, a poor decision, etc. — the frustration lays at Franklin’s feet.I’d go with its secondary. Joey Porter Jr. is an athletic specimen at cornerback and a potential first-round pick.
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