After sanctions were handed down, "experts" thought that Penn State football was a thing of the past. Well, football Saturdays still mean something to Penn Staters, and we have Bill O'Brien to thank for it.
Christian Hackenberg threw for four touchdowns and 371 yards, as Penn State defeated Boston College, 31-30 in overtime to win the Pinstripe Bowl.
Say what you will about Hackenberg’s season, but the sophomore came up big when the spotlight shone brightest, completing 34-of-50 for 371 yards and four touchdowns in front of 49,012 fans, the second-largest crowd to ever watch a football game at Yankee Stadium.
Ficken topped off a rollercoaster of a career by nailing a field goal to tie up the Pinstripe Bowl in the final minute and knocking home an extra point in overtime for the walk-off win.
James Franklin said on Friday that Penn State’s offensive line was the most improved unit of pre-bowl practices. He wasn’t lying. After failing to protect Christian Hackenberg throughout the year, en route to allowing over 40 sacks, a Penn State record, the Nittany Lions’ front five consistently provided the space and time the sophomore quarterback needed […]
Good afternoon Penn State fans! Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY is fitted for football, where Penn State is set to take on Boston College in the 5th annual Pinstripe Bowl at 4:30 on ESPN. The Nittany Lions (6-6) will be playing in their first bowl game since 2011, while Boston College (7-5) will be seeking its first bowl game victory […]