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Jaquan Brisker snuffs out Wisconsin drive with clutch interception on the goal line
By Paul Harvey
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Clinging to a 16-10 lead in the fourth quarter, Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker came up with a clutch play to preserve the lead.
After a go-ahead touchdown, the Nittany Lions watched as Wisconsin generated a long drive of its own. That drive was aided by a targeting penalty with the Badgers eventually setting up a 1st-and-goal opportunity.
A bobbled exchange by Graham Mertz eventually led to a 4th-and-goal, setting the stage for the crucial moment. Brisker settled into coverage and made a beautiful break on the ball and was able to flip the field with a long return.
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Gus is going crazy, and for good reason.@JaquanBrisker picks it off to seal No. 19 @PennStateFBall‘s win at No. 12 Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/5P3xZUbyP2
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 4, 2021
The huge play was a clutch moment for Brisker, and even more incredible given his afternoon. He has been on-and-off the field with injury concerns throughout the game, but was on the field when it mattered most.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.