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ESPN’s FPI predicts the outcome of Penn State-Ohio
By Ethan Stone
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Penn State narrowly escaped disaster in West Lafayette, downing Purdue 35-31 in the last minute to remain undefeated on the season.
The Nittany Lions’ Week 2 opponent, Ohio, is also 1-0, having downed FAU 41-38 in Week 1.
ESPN’s FPI gives the Nittany Lions a 96.4% chance of remaining perfect heading into their Week 3 SEC duel against Auburn.
Sean Clifford has the Nittany Lions playing well heading into Week 2. He totaled 282 yards passing on 20 completions Thursday, cashing in on 4 touchdowns with just 1 interception. He also did some work with his legs, rushing in a score.
Perhaps because of this, freshman quarterback Drew Allar is bound to see action on Saturday against the Bobcats in the second quarter. Allar made a brief appearance after Clifford took a scary hit to the knee, but was only in the game for 4 attempted passes. If you’re wondering, he completed 2 of them for 26 yards.
Freshman back Nick Singleton will probably have some time to show off his talents as well. He and fellow freshman Kaytron Allen each saw upwards of 8 touches Thursday.
Kickoff between the Nittany Lions and Bobcats is set for Noon on ABC. The game will be played in University Park at Beaver Stadium.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.