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Topic: Purdue (0-1, 1-3) at #12 Penn State (1-0, 4-0) Game Week

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Big Beef Tacosupreme

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Purdue (0-1, 1-3) at #12 Penn State (1-0, 4-0) Game Week
« on: October 02, 2019, 12:40:25 PM »
Purdue is rolling out their freshman team against Penn State this weekend.  Mostly because that's all they have left to play.  Purdue's QB was making a case for being the best QB in the B1G.  He's out.  Rondale Moore is out.  In fact, it would probably take less time to talk about who is still in at this point.

It's a disastrous situation for Purdue, but there may be a silver lining.  They have recruited well, and they do have quite a bit of young talent.  Further, there isn't much film out there for PSU to study and gameplan for. 

Offensively, Purdue also matches up well with Penn State.  They rely on a quick passing game, which should help to neutralize any advantage PSU may have against their O-Line.  Penn State is vulnerable to the big play, and Purdue still has enough talent to exploit that.

Defensively, Purdue needs to be able to pressure Sean Clifford.  Only Pitt has been able to get to the PSU QB consistently, and it certainly looked as if Clifford was rattled.  PSU's offensive line isn't exactly full of All-Americans, so it is certainly possible. 

I expect the Purdue freshman to keep it closer than many expect, but in the end the PSU talent and experience differential is too much.  I expect Purdue to keep it close until the second half, but then PSU will pull away. 

Penn State 38, Purdue 17*

*side note - Purdue can possibly win this game if Purdue can get a couple of key turnovers and can find offensive success.  They also have an excellent coach who will have a great gameplan. 
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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2019, 12:47:04 PM »
Quote from: Big Beef Tacosupreme on October 02, 2019, 12:40:25 PM
Defensively, Purdue needs to be able to pressure Sean Clifford.  Only Pitt has been able to get to the PSU QB consistently, and it certainly looked as if Clifford was rattled.  PSU's offensive line isn't exactly full of All-Americans, so it is certainly possible. 
If PSU attempts more than 10 passes all game, you should fire Franklin immediately. We aren't going to be able to stop you. Just keep running the ball. 
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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2019, 01:27:50 PM »
I'm gonna venture out on a limb here and pick Penn St to win this one. 
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Big Beef Tacosupreme

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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2019, 01:55:12 PM »
Quote from: bwarbiany on October 02, 2019, 12:47:04 PM
If PSU attempts more than 10 passes all game, you should fire Franklin immediately. We aren't going to be able to stop you. Just keep running the ball.

Purdue should not run the ball at all.  Penn State is only allowing 2.3 yards per rushing attempt.  On the flip side, Penn State is allowing 6.4 yards per pass attempt, good for 34th in the country.  

Side note:  While looking this up I discovered that Penn State is #1 in the country opponent points per play. (0.099)
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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2019, 01:55:28 PM »
With a freshman, backup QB starting for Purdue, I think 17 points is generous.
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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2019, 01:56:42 PM »
Quote from: Big Beef Tacosupreme on October 02, 2019, 01:55:12 PM
Purdue should not run the ball at all.  Penn State is only allowing 2.3 yards per rushing attempt.  On the flip side, Penn State is allowing 6.4 yards per pass attempt, good for 34th in the country. 

Side note:  While looking this up I discovered that Penn State is #1 in the country opponent points per play. (0.099)
Our opponents haven't exactly been world beaters, so far.
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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2019, 02:39:16 PM »
"Purdue can possibly win this game if Purdue can get a couple of key turnovers and can find offensive success.  They also have an excellent coach who will have a great gameplan."

Jeff Brohm has rented every unicorn in the Midwest which he and his team will ride into Beaver Stadium.
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Re: Penn State vs Purdue
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2019, 02:52:34 PM »
Quote from: Big Beef Tacosupreme on October 02, 2019, 12:40:25 PM
*side note - Purdue can possibly win this game if Purdue can get a couple of key turnovers and can find offensive success.  They also have an excellent coach who will have a great gameplan. 
Purdue is tied for 126th (bottom-5) in in the nation in turnovers gained. Only two total turnovers gained through 4 games.

(Two other teams are 2 TO in 4 games, two teams are 2 TO in 5 games).

Also tied for 128th in TO margin per game.

So I think you're safe.
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Re: Purdue (0-1, 1-3) at #12 Penn State (1-0, 4-0) Game Week
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2019, 11:15:15 PM »
Penn State 47, Purdue 14
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Re: Purdue (0-1, 1-3) at #12 Penn State (1-0, 4-0) Game Week
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2019, 09:09:05 AM »
Quote from: Geolion91 on October 02, 2019, 01:55:28 PM
With a freshman, backup QB starting for Purdue, I think 17 points is generous.
I actually think he is pretty good.  I do think Purdue will be a tougher opponent than it looks on paper.  
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Re: Purdue (0-1, 1-3) at #12 Penn State (1-0, 4-0) Game Week
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2019, 03:13:24 PM »
Lol, add another one to the list.

Purdue Safety Marvin Grant now out (shoulder).
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Re: Purdue (0-1, 1-3) at #12 Penn State (1-0, 4-0) Game Week
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2019, 03:27:49 PM »
Purdue starting offense vs. PSU:

SR(5) = 2
SR = 1
JR = 2
SO = 1
FR(RS) = 3
FR = 2

The 2 deep on offense gets even worse, with most of them splitting time with starters:

SO = 3
FR(RS) = 5
FR = 3

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