Tuesday, November 18, 2008

FIESTA BOWL: Nittany Lions claw 'Noles 42-28

The Lions avenged an early season 25 point loss to the Seminoles. They were lead by Kerry Collins who was 15-23 passing 309 yards 4 TD and 1 INT which was returned for a TD. Freddie Scott and Bobby Engram lead the receiving combining for 10 catches for 208 yards and 4 TD.The Seminoles #1 Offense in BCS still managed 560 yards of Offense but struggled on 3rd and 4th down conversions going a combined 9-21.Charlie Ward led the way offensively going 36-57 thru the air for 341 yards and 2 TD and 1 INT he would also be sacked twice.Penn St's bend but not break approach really worked although Florida St. moved the ball they were often long time consuming drives.Penn St. now (6-3) will meet (6-2) 77 Arkansas in the BCS Semifinals. Florida St. finished the season 5-4. --submitted by Mike Kenney--

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