Penn State got a record-setting performance from star wide receiver Jahan Dotson in Week 10’s road win at Maryland in a game they needed their star to be the difference-maker. Dotson scored three touchdowns and set the school record for most receiving yards in a single game to help Penn State get out of College Park with a 31-14 victory.
Dotson’s third touchdown of the game proved to be the game’s winning score, and it came at the absolute perfect time. After Maryland worked the field to tie the game up at the start of the fourth quarter with a touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, the Terrapins had momentum in their favor. And after the Penn State defense stumbled at the beginning of the ensuing possession with the ball at their 14-yard line, Maryland was one or two defensive plays away from getting the ball right back.
But Dotson had other plans as he caught a pass over the middle and raced away from the Maryland defense for an 86-yard touchdown, giving Penn State the lead right back just three plays after Maryland had tied things up.
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Here is how Dan Hellie called the play on the FS1 broadcast…
✌️⚡️ @H55ZY can FLY
He takes it 86-yards to the 🏠 for @PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/O81HgV9Vfa
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 6, 2021
Of course, Penn State fans will want to hear how the play was also called on the Penn State radio network by Steve Jones, the voice of Penn State athletics. Jones did not disappoint in the moment, naturally. And Jack Ham was quick to give credit to the offensive line on the play to give Sean Clifford time to connect with Dotson.
Penn State clinched bowl eligibility with the win at Maryland and now prepares for a home game against the Michigan Wolverines in week 11.
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