Penn State football

The Nittany Lions have 100/1 odds to go the distance and win a national title.

Former Penn State quarterback and current Kentucky starter Will Levis has 100/1 odds to win the trophy. Both teams have the same 10/11 odds to earn more wins than the other. Wisconsin has the same 100/1 odds to win the national title as the Nittany Lions. Penn State’s win total is set to 8.0, with over paying out 2/3 and 5/4 for the under. On an interesting note, DraftKings Sportsbook has a Pennsylvania college football special, putting Penn State and Pitt against each other for head-to-head wins. With the season almost underway, early betting lines are available for six of Penn State’s twelve games.

The Nittany Lions carry a nine-game winning streak into Ross–Ade Stadium Thursday night, dating back to 2005.

26: Michigan at Penn State, TBA (TBA) 19: Penn State at Rutgers, TBA (TBA) Returning to the booth for his 23rd season calling Penn State football is play-by-play announcer Steve Jones. [His backup against Purdue will be freshman Drew Allar](https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/penn-state-lions-sean-clifford-nittany-lions-preview-20220831.html), who checks in at 6-foot-5, 242 pounds. 12: Maryland at Penn State, TBA (TBA) 5: Penn State at Indiana, TBA (TBA) 29: Ohio State at Penn State, TBA (TBA) 15: Penn State at Michigan, TBA (TBA) Most over a free trial. [AP’s Top 25 list.](https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll) The Nittany Lions are 67-34 under Franklin, but went just 11-11 over the past two years, including losing six of their final eight games last season. with FOX College Football Pregame, featuring Rob Stone, Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, and Matt Leinart. During the offseason, Clifford was an outspoken advocate for giving student athletes better medical benefits and

Penn State opens its 2022 season on the road for the seventh straight season and for the third straight year against a Big Ten opponent.

Penn State is capable of reaching 10-plus wins, but not if it falls to Purdue. The season-opener will be a harbinger of things to come.

[crystal ball showing a win over Ohio State](https://saturdaytradition.com/penn-state-football/tradition-crystal-ball-predicting-every-penn-state-football-game-in-2022/), despite the Lions’ getting the Buckeyes at home on Oct. O’Connell and Purdue make for a heart-warming, feel-good story in the B1G West. That would be analogous to losing to Illinois last year, a demoralizing 9-OT setback from which the Lions never recovered. 15 date with Michigan in Ann Arbor at 5-0 and ranked in the top 10. [a sleeper](https://saturdaytradition.com/penn-state-football/kirk-herbstreit-addresses-one-sleeper-team-in-the-b1g-for-2022/). And many key contributors to last year’s top-10 scoring defense have to be [replaced](https://saturdaytradition.com/penn-state-football/penn-state-football-assessing-the-depth-chart-ahead-of-the-season-opener-vs-purdue/). Overall, Penn State held Purdue to 104 total yards and 8 first downs while cranking out a well-balanced 460 yards of its own. Purdue has had 0 and 15, finishing dead last in the B1G in recruiting class ranking twice (including 2021). That’s why Purdue hasn’t beaten Penn State since 2004, losing 9 straight — the past 2 during Franklin’s tenure by scores of 62-24 (2016) and 35-7 (2019). [real deal](https://saturdaytradition.com/purdue-football/does-oconnell-belong-in-purdues-coveted-cradle-of-quarterbacks/), despite his humble beginnings at Purdue as a walk-on in 2017 who didn’t even register a recruiting ranking. The program has no doubt been [trending](https://saturdaytradition.com/penn-state-football/penn-state-football-5-statistical-trends-the-nittany-lions-must-reverse-in-2022/) in the wrong direction. Given that Penn State lost to both those teams — and 4 others — in 2021, it’s no wonder pessimism is running rampant in State College.

The Sporting News breaks down the Big Ten cross-division game between the Nittany Lions and Boilermakers:

TBD Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will reportedly call the game while Jenny Taft will report from the sidelines. A win in the season opener would go a long way in ensuring that one of these teams is ranked heading into Week 2. [Top 25 QBs for 2022](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/ranking-college-footballs-top-25-quarterbacks-2022/qgloxtp6i6ebojhheis1zyug) Does that make Thursday's nationally televised matchup a must-win game for Franklin? Conversely, the Nittany Lions went 7-6 in 2021, a season in which they reached as high as No. 4 in The Associated Press poll following a 5-0 start with wins over No. James Franklin's team ended the season on a 2-6 slide, falling completely out of the top 25 and finishing the year with an unsatisfying loss to Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. Streaming options include Fox.com and fuboTV, which offers a free trial. Boilermakers coach Jeff Brohm enjoyed his greatest season yet in 2021, a 9-4 campaign that featured wins over two top-five opponents in No. Purdue will be broadcast nationally on Fox. It was both the program's best season since 2003 — also a 9-4 season — and of the Brohm era.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell is looking for a birthday present Thursday with a win over Penn State.

Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and USA Today Network. Meyer and the Buckeyes were routed by the Boilermakers 49-20 during a Blackout atmosphere in 2018. “I don’t know when, I don’t when, but he will,” co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach Ron English said. Dawson, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to its first Super Bowl and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, also wore No. “He is strong, he is fast, and he loves football. The network has approximately 200 personnel on-site for the broadcast. ▶ Speaking of O’Connell, Name, Image and Likeness has allowed the sixth-year standout to appear in a commercial promoting Purdue University. The Lions are 10-4-1 against the number when playing Purdue in the last 15 meetings. ▶ Speaking of O’Connell again, his first college game was against the Nittany Lions in State College in 2019. “I think that’s going to be fun. That’s O’Connell’s number but it’s part of the helmet decal honoring former Purdue quarterback Len Dawson, who died earlier this month. “I do remember how it came about – we weren’t playing the best.

Take a look at Penn State University football's 2022 schedule, plus rosters and picks as the Nittany Lions open the season against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Sept. Each week, CDT staffers pick the winners of the top games. 3 (ABC)

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue's 2022 college football season has arrived, and the team kicks things off on national television against a formidable Big Ten ...

[CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/video-jeff-brohm-previews-purdue-football-season-opener-against-penn-state) [Follow D.J. - Purdue Coach Jeff Brohm Previews Season Opener Against Penn State: Purdue coach Jeff Brohm met with the media on Monday to discuss the team's season opener against Penn State. - Purdue to Honor Len Dawson With Helmet Decal Against Penn State: Purdue legend Len Dawson passed away on Aug. Coach Jeff Brohm said key starters Broc Thompson, Cory Trice and Jamari Brown among others will be ready to play Thursday against Penn State. - Jeff Brohm enters his sixth season at the helm for the Boilermakers. [CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-football-team-to-honor-len-dawson-with-helmet-decal-against-penn-state) How will last season's defensive success for Penn State translate with a different scheme? Can King Doerue and Kobe Lewis muster enough success to bring balance to Purdue's offense? [CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/penn-state-coach-james-franklin-talks-purdue-football-ahead-of-season-opener-on-thursday) Which of the two will be the one who falters first under the lights? I know our players appreciate that and look forward to a great atmosphere, and hopefully, we can go out there and play well." "We expect a great turnout.

When: Thurs., Sept. 1. Time: 8 p.m. Eastern. TV: Fox. Streaming: fuboTV. What you need to know. Penn State: Important pieces on one of college football's ...

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SportsLine's model just revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Purdue vs. Penn State on Thursday.

[Tennessee](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/TENN/tennessee-volunteers/), and Durham had 45 catches and six TDs in 2021. [Charlie Jones](/college-football/players/2868959/charlie-jones/) has transferred from [Iowa](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/IOWA/iowa-hawkeyes/), and tight end [Payne Durham](/college-football/players/2968469/payne-durham/) remains a reliable option. Purdue](https://www.sportsline.com/college-football/game-forecast/NCAAF_20220901_PSU@PURDUE/) and just locked in its picks and CFB predictions. SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 51 points. [college football picks](https://www.sportsline.com/college-football/picks/) against the spread. Here are several [college football odds](https://www.sportsline.com/college-football/odds/) and betting lines for Purdue vs. [NFL](/nfl), but [Parker Washington](/college-football/players/3168820/parker-washington/) should step in after catching 64 passes for 820 yards. The Nittany Lions won the other 15 after losing the inaugural meeting in 1951 and a tie in '52. [You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/penn-state-vs-purdue-odds-line-picks-predictions-and-best-bets-for-week-1-college-football-matchup-from-proven-computer-model/#ttag=08302022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_ncaa_model_pennstatepurduecfb). [Purdue Boilermakers](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/PURDUE/purdue-boilermakers/) appear to have their best chance in years to beat the [Penn State Nittany Lions](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/PSU/penn-state-nittany-lions/) as they prepare to host a high-profile Big Ten [college football](/college-football) matchup Thursday. The Nittany Lions are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Penn State vs. They beat two top-five teams during the season, and their only loss during that six-game stretch was to [Ohio State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/OHIOST/ohio-state-buckeyes/).

While this game probably will not crown the winner of the Big Ten East, it will likely be an elimination game for both teams.

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Led by clutch 6th-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell, Purdue carries last year's momentum and a ton of confidence into its season-opener.

The biggest upgrade for the Boilermakers is the addition of punt returner Charlie Jones, the reigning Big Ten Returner of the Year. It’s been years since Purdue had a difference-maker in the return game, as Purdue — lately — has chosen to be safe. Shockingly, the Nittany Lions were one of the worst rushing offenses in the Big Ten last season, 13th at 107.8 yards per game (ahead of only Purdue). If the Boilermakers can make PSU one dimensional on Thursday night, forcing Clifford into more-difficult-than-desired situations, it could give Purdue an edge. In the second half of last season, the Boilermakers were the ‘dog in 4 games: At Nebraska (plus 7.5), home vs. Purdue can win the matchup vs. D-line coach Mark Hagen thinks Purdue can go as many as 3 deep across its 4-man front, and while that might be a stretch, it’s telling of where the Boilermakers confidence lies. And O’Connell has had a penchant for big moments, having rallied Purdue to victories in 5 games during his career, and scoring victories against No. This is the matchup of the game. The Boilermakers might have their most talented — certainly it’s the deepest — offensive line in the Jeff Brohm Era, and it has a veteran tight end and veteran running back who are very good pass blockers. The Boilermakers can get it done, although a lot will need to go right for them to score the W. Diaz, the former head coach at Miami (Fla.), is going to bring the heat.

James Franklin began his career as Penn State's head coach in unique fashion. Remember, the Nittany Lions opened their 2014 season against Central Florida ...

The Boilermakers’ last win over PSU occurred in 2004. [GoPSUSports.com.](https://gopsusports.com/sports/football) [Fubo TV (free trial).](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/college-football/?irad=399332&irmp=1810047) [](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irad=399332&irmp=1810047) [Penn State Radio Network](https://gopsusports.com/sports/2018/8/8/ot-radio-tv-html.aspx) (Steve Jones and Jack Ham). Should be a very interesting evening for Franklin and his Nittany Lions. A Thursday night game in prime time against a tough team?

The Purdue Boilermakers, who are 3.5-point underdogs, will cover against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

I’ll take the points. AZ, CT, IA, IL, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, WV, WY only. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. New customers only. O’Connell threw for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns and led an offense that finished second to only Ohio State in the Big Ten last season. The first full week of college football kicks off on Thursday with a crucial game in the Big Ten between Penn State and Purdue.

Now who wants to bet on some college football games with me? All times Eastern, and all odds via Caesars Sportsbook. The Hot Ticket. Penn State at Purdue, 8 ...

Fleck and has been open about that in recent years, believing that Fleck has been the beneficiary of his work. With that in mind, if Minnesota has the chance, I don't think it'll hesitate to run the score up. I also think the Gophers will have the chance to do that because New Mexico State played Saturday night. Lay the points. [Fantasy football breakouts for 2022](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-today-one-last-round-of-breakout-picks-from-the-fft-team/). Whatever side you want to take, all that matters is neither side likes the other much. His health forced him to step down from the job, and the next season the Gophers kept Tracy Claeys on after he served as interim. Lay the points and feel great about it. All offseason, I talked about Purdue being the most overrated team in the Big Ten coming off a 9-4 season. Finally, as summer arrives, the buzz about a new season begins, and you're continuously asked to talk or write about your predictions. When you cover college football for a living, a rhythm develops in the offseason. That's a lot of money for a QB on the wrong side of 30, but it's hard to blame them for wanting to make sure they can keep him as long as they want.

Sean Clifford and the Penn State Nittany Lions will take the field against Aidan O'Connell and the Purdue Boilermakers on Thursday.

The first week of college football is here with the Penn State Nittany Lions taking on the Purdue Boilermakers on Thursday. Going into his senior season, Clifford will look to improve on that stat line. How to Watch Penn State Nittany at Purdue Boilermakers Today:

Penn State and Purdue kick off their 2022 seasons Thursday in West Lafayette, Indiana.

For example, nobody expected much from [Northwestern's](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/NWEST/northwestern-wildcats/) [Ryan Hilinski](/college-football/players/3123171/ryan-hilinski/) last weekend, but he was in the same situation as Clifford entering 2022. [college football](/college-football) picks can you make with confidence in Week 1, and which big favorite will go down hard? I have legitimate concerns about Purdue's ability to quickly replace the key parts it lost from last year's team, and Penn State should have the clear talent advantage. Penn State has struggled to run the ball effectively since the days of Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders, and Singleton is the most talented back they've had since Barkley. I spent the offseason talking about Penn State being the Big Ten's most underrated program based on the last couple of seasons, while simultaneously saying that Purdue was overrated after overperforming last season. Hilinski threw for 314 yards to help lead the Wildcats to an upset win over [Nebraska](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/NEB/nebraska-cornhuskers/). Both will play their football on Sunday this season, and while neither will be easy to replace, the Boilermakers take some solace in getting Aidan O'Connell back. The two Big Ten programs will kick things off Thursday night in a conference clash to open the season in a battle of two teams coming off different seasons in 2021. It was enough to get to a bowl game, but simply reaching the postseason is never the goal in State College, Pennsylvania. Thursday night's meeting will be the first between these schools since 2019 when Penn State beat Purdue 35-7 at Beaver Stadium. Not for a program that won the Big Ten East in 2019 when it went 11-2. Purdue was one of the Big Ten's pleasant surprises.

Find college football odds, betting picks and predictions for Penn State vs. Purdue on Thursday, September 1.

Purdue loses two starters on the offensive line, but did bring in a couple of transfers to fill the void. The most underrated part of the Purdue team last year was its defense. The Nittany Lions lose their top two tacklers at linebacker and two starters in the secondary, including First Team All-Big Ten talent Jaquan Brisker. The Boilermakers do have top back King Doerue, but he only averaged 3.9 yards per carry. The 2019 season was the only campaign in which he averaged over 7.5 yards per attempt. The defensive line loses three starters but returns four players who have at least started a game. The Nittany Lions are going to regress from ranking fourth in Purdue is coming off of one of the most successful seasons in program history, as it went 9-4. [FanDuel](https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/fanduel). With how below average Clifford has been, the running game has to improve on 3.3 yards per carry. Get up-to-the-minute [college football odds here.](https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds) This season, the expectations are a bit muted.

Follow PSU reporter Frank Bodani for continual updates from the Nittany Lions' season-opener vs. Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. He carried twice more before Penn State had to punt the ball away for a second time. Remember, under the coveted Yurcich, Penn State scored 30 or more points only three times last year −two coming against Ball State and Villanova, which doesn't count for much. But he will fill in for Nick Tarburton and Adisa Isaac at defensive end, especially on passing downs. He promptly ran the ball on three-straight plays. With Purdue driving for the potential lead late in the first half, he ripped the ball away on a jet sweep with teammate Joey Porter, Jr. had an interception in his hands early in the drive but could not hold on. Tinsley is experienced on multiple college levels and gets better each times he steps up in competition. He eventually finished it all with a 2-yard sneak into the end zone. The big miss? Freshman running back Kaytron Allen provided a nice burst along the way. He did it again at the perfect time tonight.

Purdue football begins its 2022 campaign on Thursday night against Penn State inside Ross-Ade Stadium.

- Purdue Coach Jeff Brohm Previews Season Opener Against Penn State: Purdue coach Jeff Brohm met with the media on Monday to discuss the team's season opener against Penn State. [CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/video-jeff-brohm-previews-purdue-football-season-opener-against-penn-state) [Follow D.J. Penn State on offense to start the game. - Purdue to Honor Len Dawson With Helmet Decal Against Penn State: Purdue legend Len Dawson passed away on Aug. 3:38, Q1 — Purdue on the board first with a 36-yard field goal from Mitchell Fineran. Purdue nearing the 50-yard line on its first possession. 8:16, Q1 — Cory Trice back on the field after missing plenty of action last season due to injury. Purdue fails to get on the board before the second-half kickoff. Jeff Brohm looks to get him the ball in space but the ball is dropped. He gets past the line to gain but fumbles the ball away to Penn State. Purdue back on top 10-7 after the extra point. 0:02, Q2 — Penn State scores on a 67-yard touchdown pass from Sean Clifford to tight end Brenton Strange.

Hometown hero Tyler Elsdon, a 2020 North Schuylkill graduate, is making his first start at middle linebacker for Penn State.

Sean Clifford is dealing with an apparent leg injury for Penn State, which turns to Drew Allar against Purdue.

[Bookmark](https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq) Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford left the third quarter of Thursday's game with an apparent left knee injury. Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford leaves Purdue game with apparent knee injury

Penn State football opened its season on the road against the Purdue Boilermakers Thursday night at Ross-Ade Stadium. The NIttany Lions won the game, 35-31.

Penn State earning this victory could go a long way in getting the team back to double-digit wins for the first time in three years. He finished the game with 12 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown in his debut for Purdue. Penn State battled right back after a stop by its defense, with Clifford leading the way. Purdue got on the board first in a game that started with a slow pace. Penn State opened its season with an important win Thursday night in a game that nearly ended poorly for the Nittany Lions. Then, Zakee Wheatley punched the ball out for a fumble recovered by Joey Porter Jr., which was followed by a 67-yard touchdown pass from Clifford to Brenton Strange.

Purdue Boilermakers tight end Payne Durham (87) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Johnny Dixon (3), Penn State Nittany Lions safety Ji'Ayir ...

It was enough to get to a bowl game, but simply reaching the postseason is never the goal in State College, Pennsylvania. Not for a program that won the Big Ten ...

For example, nobody expected much from [Northwestern's](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/NWEST/northwestern-wildcats/) [Ryan Hilinski](/college-football/players/3123171/ryan-hilinski/) last weekend, but he was in the same situation as Clifford entering 2022. [college football](/college-football) picks can you make with confidence in Week 1, and which big favorite will go down hard? I have legitimate concerns about Purdue's ability to quickly replace the key parts it lost from last year's team, and Penn State should have the clear talent advantage. Penn State has struggled to run the ball effectively since the days of Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders, and Singleton is the most talented back they've had since Barkley. I spent the offseason talking about Penn State being the Big Ten's most underrated program based on the last couple of seasons, while simultaneously saying that Purdue was overrated after overperforming last season. Hilinski threw for 314 yards to help lead the Wildcats to an upset win over [Nebraska](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/NEB/nebraska-cornhuskers/). Both will play their football on Sunday this season, and while neither will be easy to replace, the Boilermakers take some solace in getting Aidan O'Connell back. The two Big Ten programs will kick things off Thursday night in a conference clash to open the season in a battle of two teams coming off different seasons in 2021. It was enough to get to a bowl game, but simply reaching the postseason is never the goal in State College, Pennsylvania. Thursday night's meeting will be the first between these schools since 2019 when Penn State beat Purdue 35-7 at Beaver Stadium. Not for a program that won the Big Ten East in 2019 when it went 11-2. Purdue was one of the Big Ten's pleasant surprises.

You could say that Sean Clifford was exactly the kind of player he has always been – good – but also prone to all the things that make him a divisive figure in ...

It would give Franklin a bit of push in a fundraising moment to look toward the future and sell people on a vision of the quarterback and team that could be. It would be a spark that could turn the page on a program that is in desperate need of something — anything — to get it going again. It’s hard to deny in the chaotic universe of college football that winning is winning, and if you won matters a lot more than how you did it. Many a college football program would like to have the privilege of winning, eight, nine or 10 games and feeling dissatisfied. And that complicates things because all of the above can still be true and yet Penn State is 1-0 with a chance to grow from those mistakes. If Penn State had lost, you could have turned to dropped passes by a trio of receivers who stumbled out of the gates in the wake of sure-handed Jahan Dotson’s departure.

The Nittany Lions had to rally late, but pulled out a road victory vs. the Boilermakers to open the season.

It didn't work, so he'll have to live with the consequences, but I didn't hate the decision, even if I didn't entirely agree. Clifford stayed in and finished the half, throwing the 67-yard touchdown to Strange, but he did not take the field for Penn State's opening possession of the second half. He came out of the locker room with the team but was seen returning to it when Purdue opened the half with the ball. The Boilermakers had two more possessions and chances to burn the clock, but ran 11 plays for 26 yards and, more importantly, only 3:43 off the clock. He finished with 12 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown. but in the end you have to win the game and that's what we did." The Boilermakers called 13 passing plays to only one rush (two were called back on penalties), and the incompletions allowed Penn State to conserve timeouts. It looked as though Penn State would take control of the game early, as Clifford found Brenton Strange for a 67-yard touchdown pass with two seconds left before halftime to give the Nittany Lions a 21-10 lead. Wins are wins, and Penn State won't give them back, but I wouldn't get too excited. Penn State took the lead back early in the fourth quarter when Clifford found KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a 29-yard touchdown pass, but the game was far from over. Clifford was banged up nearly the entire 2021 season, and it feels like he's been dealing with some kind of injury his entire career. Clifford sailed a pass well over target Mitchell Tinsley's head and into the eager arms of Purdue's Chris Jefferson.

Penn State defeated Purdue 35-31 on Thursday night at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Nittany Lions were down 35-31 with just minutes remaining and Sean Clifford ...

Clifford went on to hit redshirt junior tight end Brenton Strange on a 67-yard touchdown pass to give Penn State a 21-10 lead with two seconds left in the first half. However, Clifford answered back with a 29-yard touchdown pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith with 10:44 left in the game. First, Penn State drove down the field for Sean Clifford to dive into end zone for a two-yard touchdown with 1:44 left in the second quarter on an eight-play, 34-yard drive that lasted 4:30. Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell went 12-for-22 with 146 passing yards in the half and the Boilermakers rushed for 59 yards and the Nittany Lions forced a fumble. Penn State went on to allow 210 passing yards in the second half, but allowed just 11 rushing yards. The Nittany Lions found themselves down 31-28 with time running out in the fourth quarter.

A late touchdown by Penn State with 57 seconds remaining sent the Purdue football team to a 35-31 loss in the 2022 season opener at Ross-Ade Stadium.

The Boilermakers will square off with Indiana State at Ross-Ade Stadium on Sept. • Purdue outgained Penn State 426 to 406 on the offensive side. The Nittany Lions totaled just 33 yards of offense and went 0-of-4 on third downs in the frame. intercepted Penn State (1-0) quarterback Sean Clifford and returned it 72 yards for a touchdown with 8:29 to play. The sixth-year thrower crossed the 300-yard mark for the ninth time in his career, moving him into sole control of fifth in program history. finished the night going 29-of-58 passing for 356 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Sean Clifford connected with Keyvone Lee for a 10-yard touchdown to give the Penn State football team the lead with 57 seconds ...

The Nittany Lions answered with a 29-yard touchdown reception by Lambert-Smith in the fourth quarter. On the next play, Clifford rolled out to his right and lofted a pass to Lee, who took it into the end-zone for the go-ahead score. The drive began with an 8-yard completion to Tinsley and a 7-yard reception by Lambert-Smith. for a 15-yard gain to the Purdue 10. The Boilermakers took the lead on a 7-yard touchdown pass from O'Connell to Jones late in the third quarter. Purdue scored on a 2-yard run by Doerue on the opening drive of the second half. Penn State took advantage of the turnover with a 67-yard touchdown reception by Strange. Penn State answered with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Clifford to Tinsley with 13:09 left in the second quarter. Penn State held a 21-10 lead at the break. The drive was sparked by a 20-yard reception by The Boilermakers' 75-yard drive was aided by a pair of penalties. O'Connell completed three passes on the drive, including a 30-yard pass to Jones.

Penn State had a wild ride in a Week 1 victory at Purdue, and the results were a bit mixed in the postgame evaluation.

He also had a bad overthrow of Mitchell Tinsley in the fourth quarter that was picked off and returned for a Purdue touchdown to take the lead in the fourth. But he was clearly a freshman starting on the road in a tough spot. Clifford passed for 282 yards and four touchdowns, including a 67-yard pass to tight end Brenton Strange at the end of the first half to inflate the stats a bit, and he completed 20 of 37 pass attempts.

Penn State Football was able to pull a win out of thin air on Thursday night against Purdue, but they all count the same. What are some instant takeaways?

It’s good that Allar was able to get his feet wet in a close game, and although limited, should be a good steppingstone for him moving forward. We’ll get an opportunity to welcome the Nittany Lions back to Beaver Stadium next Saturday against the Ohio Bobcats, where hopefully they can play sound football and work out some issues before heading south to Auburn the following week. He went 2/4 for 26 yards in his brief debut as he took over for Clifford for one series to open the second half. For much of the game, Purdue could get whatever they wanted on short to intermediate routes, and they ran the ball well too. While there wasn’t a ton of good from the Penn State Football offense against Purdue, the final scoring drive was well-executed and capped off by a nice pass from Sean Clifford to Keyvone Lee on a wheel route out of the backfield. He was certainly hit and hurried more than ideal, but it could’ve been much worse.

"Offensively, we weren't able to close out the game," Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. "So that's disappointing, I thought we had our chances. They started to load ...

- Aidan O'Connell on Purdue Revival — 'It's Great To Be a Part of This': Aidan O'Connell came to Purdue six years ago without any fanfare, but now he's the established quarterback of a team on the rise that won nine games a year ago. "We're going to learn from this game, come in tomorrow, watch it, make the corrections and move on to our next opponent," O'Connell said. "We relied on his arm a little bit more the second half just to get some mojo going, and it helped to a certain degree," Brohm said. Although Thursday's matchup didn't end with the desired outcome, O'Connell said Purdue still wants to win a Big Ten championship. They started to load the box and give us tight coverage across the board, and we just needed to make a few more contested plays." "We didn't get three points or a touchdown and then they score, that was no good way down to half," Brohm said.

The Nittany Lions inconsistency in the opener was saved by their prized defensive backs.

Porter broke up three passes, nearly intercepted two and led the team with eight tackles, a couple of them head-rattlers. Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Rather, Clifford flourished in the game-winning drive that ended with 57 seconds to play. It capped a stunningly smooth and effective drive that wasn't there much at all before. Corner Daequan Hardy saved the day, as well, by catching up to a long third-down pass late and knocking it away at the last moment. But Clifford's perfect throw on a shallow wheel route to Lee was perfectly executed. The best was probably punter Barney Amor, who looked confident in his big-time college debut (transfer from Colgate). The linebackers appeared pedestrian. Clifford was his expected up-and-down self until the very end. was his best self, breaking up three passes and nearly intercepting a couple. Johnny Dixon, a transfer and reserve a year ago, played big, too, with tight coverage and a key sack late. But there was this: Those confident and seemingly never-ending defensive backs performed as well as advertised, from beginning to end.

Purdue Boilermakers celebrate during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Purdue wide receiver Broc Thompson. Broc Thompson vs Penn ...

[CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/boilers-live-podcast-quarterback-aidan-oconnell-on-purdue-boilermakers-revival-its-great-to-be-part-of-this) [Follow D.J. - Purdue, Penn State Live Blog: Purdue football began its 2022 campaign on Thursday night against Penn State inside Ross-Ade Stadium. - Offense Falters for Purdue in 35-31 Loss to Penn State: Purdue football mustered just 65 total yards in the fourth quarter against Penn State. - Aidan O'Connell on Purdue Revival — 'It's Great To Be a Part of This': Aidan O'Connell came to Purdue six years ago without any fanfare, but now he's the established quarterback of a team on the rise that won nine games a year ago. Both teams traded blows throughout the game, but the strong passing attack of the Boilermakers faltered in the fourth quarter and the Nittany Lions escaped with a 35-31 win. — Purdue football opened the 2022 season on Thursday night against Penn State inside Ross-Ade Stadium.

After the Nittany Lions won a close game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Penn State students filled the streets of downtown State College, causing a police ...

The crowd grew from about 100 to 1,000 and snarled traffic for about an hour. By about 1:30 a.m., Beaver Avenue was “all clear,” the university wrote in another alert. Leave the area or be subject to arrest,” the university warned in an emergency notification issued at about 12:50 a.m.

Earlier this week it was announced that North Schuylkill graduate, Tyler Elsdon, will start for the Nittany Lions.He played in the Penn State Game against ...

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Keyvone Lee (24) crosses the pylon for a Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK. Starting Big ...

Penn State has been on the good end of these Big Ten openers more often than they’ve been on the other side, and that’s a testament to the resilience of this team. In fact, the quarterback we all love to love and hate, Sean Clifford, has been behind three of these four performances, a testament to his ability to put the game on his shoulders when it matters. Growing Pains - Abdul Carter was ejected in the first play of his Penn State career. And only twice have the Nittany Lions played a team that was ultimately below them in the standings. 2019 may be the most satisfying of all these conference openers on the road, as Penn State absolutely smothered a Maryland team with aspirations, only to have the Nittany Lion students take over the Maryland student section midway through the third. They have also started the season on the road the last two times (yes, 2020 started the season on the road too, but there were no out of conference games that year), against such Big Ten foes.