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Penn State’s Jordan Stout once again honored by Big Ten

Penn State punter Jordan Stout honored by the Big Ten… again

Penn State punter Jordan Stout is having himself a solid season. And for the second time this year, Stout has been honored by the Big Ten for his on-field achievements.

The Big Ten named Stout its co-special teams player of the week for his performance against Indiana in Week 5. Stout punted the football six times against the Hoosiers, with four punts landing or being fielded inside the 20-yard line, and one inside the 10. Stout also added a 50-yard field goal to his stat sheet for his fourth career field goal of 50 or more yards.

Stout shares the Big Ten special team honors this week with Minnesota punter Mark Crawford. Crawford had four punts land inside the Purdue 15-yard line in a Gophers win over the Boilermakers. He had three punts of at least 50 yards in his six punt attempts.

Stout previously was named Big Ten special teams player of the week after the season opener against Wisconsin.

Illinois running back Chase Brown was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 257 yards against Charlotte. Michigan linebacker David Ojabo and Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann shared defensive player of the week honors. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

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5 takeaways from Penn State’s Week 5 win over Indiana

5 takeaways from Penn State’s 24-0 victory over Indiana in Week 5

On Saturday night, just about everything seemed to go Penn State’s way. A 24-0 victory over Indiana lifted Penn State to 5-0 on the season with plenty of big games coming their way. The revenge game situation for the Nittany Lions against the Hoosiers certainly set the tone for Penn State on defense and the offense got a pretty well-balanced approach for the first time this season.

And to think, this game was another reminder that Penn State can still improve what they are doing. Penn State was flagged for five penalties, mostly at times James Franklin would prefer to keep things nice and orderly to run out some clock. But all in all, Saturday night was a good night for the Nittany Lions.

Here are some takeaways from Penn State’s latest victory on the season.

Penn State finally got the running game moving

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We’ve all been waiting to see Penn State find a way to get the running game more involved, and on Saturday night they did just that. Penn State rushed for 209 yards as a team. Penn State did have 240 rushing yards against Ball State in Week 2, but after two games of 80 and 84 rushing yards against Auburn and Villanova, going over 200 yards was needed for the Nittany Lion faithful in Week 5.

Keyvone Lee led the team with 74 rushing yards (more on him in a moment) and John Lovett continued to contribute more with 41 yards on 10 carries. The running game also saw Sean Clifford add 58 yards on 10 carries, whether designed or on the fly (mostly on the fly).

Keyvone Lee may be the best running option

With Noah Cain not getting the kind of production that was expected of him so far this season, Penn State has needed a back to step his game up. In Week 5, that was Keyvoine Lee. As mentioned already, Lee was Penn State’s leading rusher with 74 yards on eight carries, including a 44-yard run.

Lee has shown to be a back who can run with power and show some burst, which is needed in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions are still expected to split the carries around with Lee and Lovett leading the way in Week 5, but Lee has emerged as the back you can have the most confidence in making a big run happen.

NEXT: Penn State’s defense is the real deal

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Report Card: Grading Penn State’s win over Villanova

REPORT CARD: Penn State’s passing game earned high marks in a win against Villanova while the running game can improve

Penn State defeated Villanova in fashion today 38-17, despite a scare in the end of what was almost a fumble recovery touchdown by the Wildcats. But all in all, there were plenty of positive for the Nittany Lions to reflect on. At the same time, there is clearly some room for improvement as Penn State returns to Big Ten play for the rest of the regular season beginning next week.

Let’s dive deeper and grade Penn State‘s performance

Quarterbacks: A+

Sean Clifford was on fire today. Several people and analysts were very hesitant as to how he would do the season. Through the first four games, he has not only looked more confident by the week, but he is also showing off his athleticism and the ability to get several of his weapons involved in the game.

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5 takeaways from Penn State’s Week 4 win vs Villanova

Penn State’s passing offense and defense were on point against Villanova, but the running game has to improve.

After starting off the 2020 season in abysmal fashion with a program-worst 0-5 start, Penn State has done nothing but win games since. Penn State’s 38-17 victory over Villanova on Saturday afternoon in Beaver Stadium was the eighth consecutive win for the Nittany Lions dating back to the midway point of the 2020 season.

Penn State head coach James Franklin can feel really good about his team jumping into Big Ten play for the remainder of the season knowing his offense has big-play potential but also has some things to improve on the rest of the way.

Here are five takeaways from Penn State’s latest victory.

Sean Clifford continues to impress

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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford became just the second passer in program history to throw for 400 yards in a single game (401 yards, officially). Clifford’s third career four-touchdown performance also saw him make a move up on the school’s all-time career touchdown passing list. Clifford’s Week 4 performance saw him moving up a few all-time passing lists in Penn State history, and he’s clearly not done yet.

Clifford continues to impress with his poise and decision-making. He was intercepted for the second time this season, but neither has come on a poor decision. His first against Auburn was a deep pass that was disrupted by contact from an Auburn defender as he released the ball in Week 3. His second, this time against Villanova was on a pass that was right to his receiver but bobbled. It certainly wasn’t Clifford’s fault. If Penn State continues to get play like this from Clifford, this offense will have more big plays on the way.

Parker Washington has cemented his status

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We sort of already knew Parker Washignton was likely to be the team’s second-best receiver this season. Washington was the team’s second-leading receiver last season behind Jahan Dotson, and it is looking like we are well on our way to seeing the same result this season. But on Saturday, it was the Parker Washignton show with a game-high 148 receiving yards on five receptions. Washignton also scored two touchdowns.

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Next: Where the heck is the running game?

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Report Card: Grading Penn State’s win over Ball State

The grades are in and Penn State earned high marks for its win over Ball State in Week 2

Penn State won in fashion on Saturday, 44-13, against the Ball State Cardinals. Just like last week, let’s break down the team from a grading standpoint.

Quarterbacks: A

STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 11: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions attempts a pass against the Ball State Cardinals during the first half at Beaver Stadium on September 11, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Sean Clifford had immense improvement from last week. He had a few hiccups, but his performance was considerably better than last week. Auburn will be tough, but not only are they at home, but Clifford also enters this game with a lot of momentum going his way.

Next: Receivers benefit from spreading the ball around

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Report Card: Grading Penn State’s Week 1 win over Wisconsin

Grading Penn State’s performance against Wisconsin in Week 1, where the defense earns high marks all around.

Penn State defeated the Badgers 16-10 in a game that came down to the wire. There were gutsy performances on offense, despite them getting hot in the second half.

Let’s go ahead and grade Penn State’s performance today over the Badgers.

Quarterbacks: C

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This is a fair grade, seeing as Sean Clifford struggled early in this game. He finished strong and performed well when it mattered. However, he was still making careless mistakes early in the game.

Penn State heads back to State College next weekend for their home opener against Ball State. This should be an easy one for the Nittany Lions and one for Clifford to really find his groove in the offense. He didn’t play four-quarter football against Wisconsin, but a game with a new offense is now under his belt.

Next: Running Backs

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Penn State announces team captains for 2021 season

Penn State’s team captains for the 2021 college football season are heavy on senior leadership.

Penn State is looking to rely on veteran leadership on the roster in their attempt to correct the wrongs from the 2020 season. With a challenging 2021 football schedule on tap, beginning with a difficult road trip to Wisconsin in Week 1 as an underdog, Penn State hopes to get things off on the right foot,

The Nittany Lions named their team captains for the 2021 season on Monday, and upperclassman leadership was a consistent theme throughout. Safety Jaquan Brisker, defensive tackle PJ Mustipher, quarterback Sean Clifford, kicker and punter Jordan Stout, and safety Jonathan Sutherland were all named captains and are seniors on the team this season. Redshirt junior offensive lineman Rasheed Walker was also named a team captain for the 2021 Penn State Nittany Lions.

Clifford and Sutherland are now the first three-time captains in Penn State’s program history, a remarkable feat itself. Clifford will be the team’s starting quarterback for a third consecutive season. Sutherland should have opportunities on both defense and special teams this season. Sutherland became the first player in Penn State history to wear the No. 0 on his jersey in 2020 when the NCAA first allowed for the use of the uniform number to be worn by college football programs. 

Here is a look at this year’s team captains for the Nittany Lions:

Ohio State punter Drue Chrisman competes against conference foes for a great cause

Some Big Ten punters, including Ohio State’s Drue Chrisman had a punting challenge to benefit a great cause.

We told you last week when the Ohio State vs. Michigan game was canceled, punter Drue Chrisman had some fun at the Wolverine’s expense. Now Chrisman has teamed up with some fellow Big Ten punters for a great cause.

Punters Brad Robbins from Michigan and Jordan Stout of Penn State joined Chrisman via Twitter and put on quite an impressive show. The skill these guys exhibit is something you’ll have to see with your own eyes. The video is a two-part competition that ends with an unexpected twist.

“A Very Specialist Holiday” was inspired by former Minnesota punter, Peter Mortel who decided to use his bowl game gift card to purchase toys for patients at St. Joseph’s home for children. Mortel’s selfless idea is now in its fifth year of giving to those in need.

Give the videos a watch and stand in awe. You’ll be glad you did.

 

You can help the guys from Minnesota reach their goal of $14,500 and put some smiles on the faces of children who’ll be spending Christmas in the hospital by donating to their CrowdFund Page. You can even leave a comment with your love from a Buckeye. What a great way for fans to come together for a common good!

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Penn State punter spends uses Cotton Bowl prep time to bounce footballs off Jerry World Jumbotron

Penn State’s kicker had some extra Christmas fun with the Jumbotron at Jerry World. Jordan Stout showed off his target shooting, Tweeting a (now-deleted) video of him punting three footballs at the mega-sized video board that hangs over the field at AT&T Stadium. Stout tweeted “Sorry @dallascowboys I didn’t mean to hit your TV.. #MerryChristmas.” The Nittany Lions (10-2) take on the Memphis Tigers (12-1) in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Tex. Saturday.

Penn State’s kicker had some extra Christmas fun with the Jumbotron at Jerry World. Jordan Stout showed off his target shooting, Tweeting a (now-deleted) video of him punting three footballs at the mega-sized video board that hangs over the field at AT&T Stadium. Stout tweeted “Sorry @dallascowboys I didn’t mean to hit your TV.. #MerryChristmas.” The Nittany Lions (10-2) take on the Memphis Tigers (12-1) in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Tex. Saturday.