Good afternoon from rainy, cloudy Beaver Stadium where the Nittany Lions (2-1) are set to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2) this afternoon. We will have updates throughout the game on this page, including game photos, scores, analysis, and more. Our sports editor, Zach Berger, is in the press box keeping you all informed while photographers Mitchell Wilston and Bobby Chen will be braving the elements and providing shots from the field.
Good afternoon from State College where the Penn State Nittany Lions (2-1) are set to face the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2) in the last non-conference game of the season. Penn State enters the game coming off of a tough loss in a close battle with Central Florida last Saturday under the lights at Beaver Stadium. Kent State won its first game of the season against Liberty before suffering decisive losses to Bowling Green and LSU over the last two weeks. The Golden Flashes are led by head coach Paul Haynes who is in his first season at the helm. Bill O'Brien is facing Kent State for the first time as Penn State's head coach and will look to add on to the Nittany Lions’ perfect record (3-0) against the Golden Flashes.
The Nittany Lions (2-1) will try and get back on track in the final non-conference matchup tomorrow afternoon against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2). Penn State is undefeated against the Golden Flashes in three previous matchups and it will stay that way if all goes according to plan Saturday.
Get ready for another football Saturday at Beaver Stadium tomorrow as the Nittany Lions (2-1) are set to face the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2). Penn State, coming off a tough loss in a close game against Central Florida, will try and take advantage of a weak Kent State team in the final game of the non-conference schedule. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. Let’s take a look at what our writers think about the game.
Christian Hackenberg is doing well in what Bill O'Brien refers to as his "sixth class," but not well enough to get a perfect grade just yet. We have a recap of what O'Brien had to say in his weekly press conference.
A disappointing defensive performance was the downfall for the Nittany Lions on Saturday evening at Beaver Stadium as they lost to Central Florida 34-31 in a heartbreaker. The offense produced all game long, but the defense struggled against a strong UCF offense led by quarterback Blake Bortles and running back Storm Johnson. Instead of staying undefeated, Penn State lost a winnable game to go to 2-1.