Penn State defeated the Auburn Tigers in perhaps one of the most exciting games we have seen in college football this year. We saw players from both teams shine.
Let’s take a look at the box score from key players throughout this game.
Penn State Offense
Sean Clifford – 28/32, 280 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception
Sean Clifford continues to build his confidence with his first year with a new playbook, showing off his athleticism and making big plays when it mattered most.
Noah Cain – 19 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown
Penn State struggled to find their momentum in the run game for most of the night. However, Cain got it going late in the second half, including a fourth quarter touchdown.
Jahan Dotson – 10 receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown
Dotson is continuing to put himself on the map and show why he is one of the most slept on wide receivers in the 2022 draft class. From making catches in heavy traffic, to throwing a terrific pass down field, Dotson is really an exciting player to watch on the Penn State offense.
Brenton Strange – 4 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown
Clifford found success in the game by using the tight package that Penn State historically has moved the ball efficiently with. Strange made some big plays in the first half, including one catch that brought them to the red zone and lead to a Jahan Dotson touchdown.
Penn State Defense
Penn State’s defense saw a few struggles throughout the game. Their run defense certainly had a tough time taking down Auburn running back Tank Bigsby. However, the Nittany Lions defense made the big plays in crunch time. One of the defensive keys for Penn State to win tonight was to have a big showing from their linebacker duo, and they certainly showed out, both finishing top three in tackles.