A Season With Penn State...

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THE LIONS DEN
PSU Football News and Notes

INJURY UPDATES
HB Threston Kennedy (JR RS; Chambersburg, PA) has a torn tricep and is listed as doubtful for Ohio State.
DE Will Mullins (JR; Bedford, OH) sustained a separated shoulder against Nebraska and returned versus Michigan.
G Brad Rush (SO RS; Easton, PA) has a strained MCL and is listed as doubtful.
DT Richard Breedlove (SO RS; Whitehall, OH) tore his Achilles tendon and is done for the season.


REINSTATEMENTS
Penn State University football would like to announce that CB Cory Howard (SR; Columbia, PA) and T Jake Hollis (SO; Bastrop, LA) have been re-instated after serving their five game suspensions for their role in a bar brawl.


RECRUITING UPDATE
Penn State University football would like to announce that the following players have committed to PSU…

4* DE Spencer Cox JUCO (6-4, 252; Elizabeth, NJ). Ranked #63 overall DE.

4* SS Jim Mason (6-1, 182; Valley Stream, NY). Ranked #8 overall SS.

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PENN STATE PROFILE:
WR TERENCE HAIRSTON
JR (RS); 6-3, 199 MONCKS CORNER, SC

Terence Hairston is probably the most gregarious member of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Whether it’s jawing at teammates in practice or opponents in games, Hairston is the king of the one liners.

Hairston is also the Nittany Lions most explosive receiver.

With a great set of hands and 4.42 speed, Hairston is a threat every time he touches the ball and is the type of player who can break a game wide open – like he did last year against Ohio State. The Nittany Lions were nursing a 14-0 lead against the Buckeyes in the third quarter when Hairston scored on a 55 yard touchdown reception on a play action pass. The touchdown was classic Hairston - using his speed to blow by the Buckeye secondary to score and blow the game open for Penn State.

His numbers last year – 28 catches for 403 yards and three touchdowns - were more reflective of the team’s woes at quarterback, but with a healthy James Madsen this season, Hairston is expected to improve on those and thus far he’s on pace to do so. Through nine games, Hairston has 23 catches for 376 yards and four touchdowns.

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Matchup Preview *|* November 11, 2034
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#1 Penn State Nittany Lions (9-0 (6-0), Away)		#11 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-2 (5-1), Home)
Game Notes Penn State defeated Michigan 27-9 last week in Ann Arbor. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 21-17 at Columbus last week. Penn State has won the last nine meetings between the two teams, including winning 28-0 at Beaver Stadium last year. Coach KC Duane holds a 9-1 record against Ohio State during his time at Penn State.

BIG TEN EAST W-L PCT CON PF PA DIV
Penn State 9-0 1.000 6-0 352 97 3-0
Ohio State 7-2 .770 5-1 300 242 2-1
Michigan 6-3 .660 5-2 306 193 2-2
Michigan State 7-2 .770 4-2 318 190 1-2
Rutgers 5-5 .500 3-4 283 295 1-3
Indiana 4-5 .440 2-4 274 257 1-2
Maryland 3-6 .333 2-4 185 238 2-2

BIG TEN WEST W-L PCT CON PF PA DIV
Minnesota 7-2 .770 5-1 264 227 4-0
Iowa 4-5 .440 4-3 221 197 3-1
Purdue 5-4 .550 3-3 327 303 2-1
Nebraska 6-4 .600 3-4 315 270 2-2
Wisconsin 2-7 .220 1-5 197 368 1-2
Illinois 1-8 .110 1-5 220 298 0-3
Northwestern 1-8 .110 0-6 181 314 0-3

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Penn State’s Justin Scott celebrates after scoring on a 96-yard interception return to give the Nittany Lions a 21-0 lead against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Penn State would go on to win 28-7.

PENN STATE CONINUES DOMINANCE OVER OHIO STATE WITH 28-7 WIN
Press Clippings from Coach Duane's post-game presser...


On beating Ohio State for the tenth straight game …

“We’ve had some great teams and so have they. I don’t know if we are in their heads or not – that’s a question you can ask Bo Pelini or their players. We just get amped up for them and truth be told, we just seem to make the big plays when we need them. Justin Scott’s pick six was another example – it blew the game wide open.”

On the first quarter which saw PSU go up 14-0…

“We were surgical on offence. Two drives, one 11 plays for 76 yards and a touchdown, the other 13 plays for 71 yards and a touchdown. That might have been the best quarter of football we played all year long. We ate up so much clock. And we were nine for nine on third downs in the first quarter – that’s insane. It’s a true testament to the focus and preparation of our players and coaching staff.”

On CB Justin Scott’s 96 yard interception return for a touchdown with 1:42 left in the second quarter to give PSU a 21-0 lead at the half…

“Now you know why he won the Thorpe last year. Big time players make big time plays. That was the ballgame right there. They’re on our four yard line. They score and it is 14-7 heading into the locker room and given how we weren’t up by more, you know it would have given them a boost. Instead it’s 21-0 and it’s the biggest play in the ballgame.”

On QB James Madsen, who was 26 for 32 for 225 yards…

“This are the type of games we expected from James last season but the injury didn’t allow us to see that. He was awesome today. Great decision making and he had some zip on the ball. He had some chemistry going today with Terence Hairston, who I think had eight catches and Tykiem Moore, who I think had six.”

On MLB Ahmad Stanford’s seven tackle, 4 TFL, one sack performance…

“He’s maintaining the standard of excellence that we have had at the middle linebacker position over the years. A lot of people wondered how the new defence would impact his numbers this year but the last time I checked, he’s leading the country in tackles, so I’d like to think it hasn’t been a problem.”

On holding Ohio State’s offence to 10 first downs and 196 yards in total…

“It was a true team effort. Everyone contributed in one way or another. I think the big thing was that we limited their time of possession (12:42) and they just couldn’t find any rhythm. They really only got going in the fourth when we played some softer coverages. I’m telling you, I just love watching the 4-2-5 that we are running this year. If I knew it was this much fun, we would have implemented it years ago.”

Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio State Buckeyes
Nov 11, 2034 1 2 3 4 F #1 PSU (9-0; 6-0) 14 7 7 0 28 #11 OSU (7-2; 5-1) 0 0 0 7 7 Top Performers PASS: Madsen, 26-32 ATT; 225 YDS - RUSH: Reid, 25 ATT, 88 YDS, 2 TD - REC: Hairston, 8 REC, 50 YDS -	Team Stats Comparison PSU OSU First Downs 28 7 3rd Down Efficiency 15-18 3-11 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 1-1 Total Yards 449 251 Passing Yards 225 134 Rushing Yards 142 62 Penalties-Penalty Yards 2-10 3-25 Turnovers 1 2 Time of Possession 33:04 12:42

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PENN STATE TOPS TIGHT BCS RANKINGS

NCAA Football Rankings - BCS Rankings - Updated: Nov 13, 2034
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	PENN STATE (W 28-7 @ #14 OHIO ST)	10	0	1.000
2	3	KANSAS STATE (W 41-33 OT V TCU)	10	0	.995
3	2	NAVY (W 31-14 V MEM)	10	0	.989
4	4	NORTH CAROLINA (W 35-25 V UVA)	10	0	.981
5	5	AIR FORCE (W 52-17 V ASU)	9	1	.976
6	6	FLORIDA	9	1	.973
7	7	NOTRE DAME	8	2	.968
8	8	TEXAS (W 38-17 @ KU)	8	2	.952
9	11	IOWA STATE (W 41-27 @ TTU)	8	2	.943
10	9	MINNESOTA (W 31-7 V WISC)	8	2	.940

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PENN STATE PROFILE:
TE TYKIEM MOORE
SR; 6-5, 234 VANDALIA, OH

Tykiem Moore is one of 11 players on the Penn State roster who hails from the state of Ohio. In fact, the only other state with more players is Pennsylvania itself with 25.

Moore, like many of his teammates from the Buckeye state, have been lured to State College by an environment of academics and success on the football field.

The Nittany Lions have won four consecutive Big Ten titles and appear on the verge of winning their fifth straight. Add to the mix that Penn State has beaten rival Ohio State the last ten games and you can see why there is an eastern migration of high end talent.

Moore has been a player whose performance has got better every year that he’s been on campus.

As a freshman, he caught 11 passes for 111 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a sophomore, those numbers increased to 21 catches for 248 yards and 5 touchdowns. In 2033, as a junior, Moore caught 42 passes for 71 yards and 5 TD’s. And this year as a senior, he’s set career highs in receptions (49), while racking up 634 yards and 2 touchdowns. Add in 21 career pancakes and you can understand why Moore is a valuable cog in the Nittany Lions offence.

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THE LIONS DEN
PSU Football News and Notes

INJURY UPDATES
CB Scott Hollins (FR RS; New Martinsville, VA) suffered a strained hamstring against Ohio State and will miss the game against Michigan State.

HB Threston Kennedy (JR RS; Chambersburg, PA) has a torn tricep and is listed as questionable for Michigan State.

G Brad Rush (SO RS; Easton, PA) is returning to action from a MCL strain and will play against Michigan State.

DT Richard Breedlove (SO RS; Whitehall, OH) tore his Achilles tendon and is done for the season.

PLAYER SUSPENDED
LB Shiloh Austin (FR; Madison Heights, VA) has been suspended for the remainder of the season after he was charged with theft stemming from an incident occurring at a local Walmart.

RECRUITING UPDATE
Penn State University football would like to announce that the following player has committed to PSU…

3* T Adam Romero (6-3, 276; Poydras, LA). Ranked #51 overall T.

Rivals.com has Penn State’s recruiting class ranked third in the country, behind only Alabama (#2) and Navy (#1).

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Matchup Preview *|* November 18, 2034
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#12 Michigan State Spartans (8-2 5-2, Away)		Penn State Nittany Lions (10-0 7-0, Home)
Game Notes

*Penn State returns to action after beating Ohio State 28-7 in Columbus.

*Michigan State defeated Maryland 21-16 last week at Spartan Stadium.

*Penn State won last year’s matchup 29-15 at Spartan Stadium.

*KC Duane is 8-1 lifetime against Michigan State with the only defeat occurring on Nov. 29, 2025, when the Spartans prevailed 34-27 at home.

*With a win, Penn State would clinch the Big Ten East Division.

*Michigan State still has a faint chance at the divisional title but losses to both Ohio State (5-2) and Michigan (6-2) have made it an enormous challenge. A Buckeye loss to Iowa this week, combined with a Ohio State victory over Michigan and Indiana beating Penn State the following week, would allow the Spartans to claim the title if they win out against Penn State and Rutgers.

*Ohio State and Michigan cannot win the division as Penn State has the tiebreaker (head-to-head) on them.

*Minnesota (8-2; 6-1) has clinched the Big Ten West Division.