The Lions247 Podcast returns with a postgame edition after Penn State’s disappointing loss at Ohio State. Major offensive struggles prevented the Nittany Lions from capitalizing on several opportunities and squandered a strong defensive effort, resulting in a 20-12 loss and new questions about quarterback Drew Allar. Listen for live feedback from coverage in Columbus.
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I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MANNY'S SECRET THOUGHTS ABOUT OSU FINALLY 😂😂😂😂
The Bucks took your team into the seep waters to see if you would sink or swim. Guess what, u drowned.
Another year of PSU trying to use Ohio State as a springboard for their program and another failure.
The offensive no show was due to the defense of Ohio State.
How's that Blue Kool aid taste now?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂is it delicious orrrrr?
Need a new OC… that was embarrassing.
Penn State is a tough team, they aren't as good talent wise throughout the roster as Ohio State & they don't have any imagination on offense. It's the same old story.
Another brilliantly coached game by the tool that is james franklin #firefranklin
When will the fan base turn on the pretender that Franklin is? This is ALL on James Franklin. If the goal is to compete for national championships, then James Franklin will NEVER be the answer. Allar and his talent will be wasted because of inept coaching. The sooner PSU moves on from Franklin, the sooner they will have a chance to compete with OSU and UM. Franklin is an arrogant fraud.
The Lions offense didn't "fall flat"…they were "Flattened" by the Buckeye Silver Bullets!
Danny Boy is like a woman who doesn't know when to shut up.
DEFENSE always wins Championships 🏆. Last year, after the Michigan loss, Jim K. should have implemented this years defensive schemes. If Kyle M. figures out how to SLOW the game down in his mind, no one will beat this team. Another National Championship will come this way to THE. Opportunities are very fleeting….all the pieces must fit together.
The outcome of this game made my skin curl. Obviously.
Drew Allar was not ready for prime time but he will be better in time. Be patient with him and he will get better. Get him some WRs and a better OL.
Overall liked the offensive game plan. Third downs are tough on the road. No questions on Allar from me. Had some great passes today that will go unnoticed. Not his fault the defense let him down constantly.
Just another typical Penn State loss to OSU…offense just falls flat when they see scarlet/gray..maize/blue.
PSU fans think yesterday was bad…just wait until Michigan. Big game James will strike again.
Well there is always Wrestling season…the only PSU team that doesnt run from OSU/Mich.
Unfortunately, Penn State will always be a 2nd tier program under Franklin, regardless of how many players Penn State keeps putting in the NFL. Like I've always said, Franklin is a cheerleader, not a football coach. He's an excellent recruiter and a piss poor coach. Penn State can't throw downfield or generate explosive runs. They have a national championship caliber defense being wasted on another Franklin blunder of an offense.
BIG time college WR recruits dont want to come to PSU…they know PSU wont coach them up to greatness…its all about HC/Staff.
@17:30 the only way you get that type of talent is winning these games. Bet you any money McCord and Harrison ran to OSU after that 2019 game against PSU.
Ohio state was missing their best cornerback best running back and #2 big play wr and kind of played like shit on offense. Score doesn’t show how dominant win it was for Ohio state score should have been 35-6
Ohio State fan here. 1) I think Penn State is our best and classiest rival 2) I do not believe that Joe Pa could have known anything about the vile stuff going on with Sandusky and Joe will always be a great man and great coach for me 3) To see your QB break down was sad for me and made me want to tell him, "Look, mate, you're going to be kicking ass the rest of the season and I'll be pulling for you." Finally. I wish you'd stop saying how unremarkable and ordinary OSU was. That diminishes YOUR team. Fact is, MY team was very good.
Franklin is Penn State. Nobody wanted to win this game more than him. Time to rally around him, just as he rally’s around his players. At the end of the day, it’s a football game, not the Gaza Strip.
What is wrong with McCord to Harrison connection? Imagine if osu had their other weapons? You all saw why aller wasn't on osu's radar!!!
In a big picture sense, if our downfield/intermediate passing game is not working with Drew then what is the point in playing him instead of Beau, honestly…at least Beau gives u a legit running threat and might still give u similar passing production (which isn't much at the moment anyway)…he fits the read option WAY better than Drew…also if PSU wants to be a ball control offense, well Beau should be better at that as he will constantly be getting 3-6 yard per carry, while also breaking off some 20+ runs and keeping the chains moving…this offense we currently run with Drew is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole
i know Drew is a 5 star and that it would be a bad look for the program if Drew was replaced in some fashion…but if it's all about winning games on the field then Beau right now might be the better option…i do see a 1st round talent in there with Drew, but will that QB ever be fully realized in this offense with this HC and OC?
and in big games have u noticed Franklin always seem super quiet, with his arms crossed with little emotion on the sidelines?…like he's playing scared, waiting for bad thigs to happen but in blowouts or when PSU has the superior talent he will get in people's faces (like walk-ons and first year players with 4 mins left in a game if they make a mistake) and will be energetic…i think the teams sees/senses this and plays tight in big games like the coach…maybe I'm wrong, idk
It was as if OSU knew all the play calls. Oh, wait…
I say PSU should stop recruiting QBs from Ohio and then maybe they will get a real threat at that position
I didn't see Allar missing a lot of throws, but I did see PSU receivers covered like a blanket
What do you guys expect?? his coaches never gave Drew the chance to throw the ball down field. They have really cheated that kid and now want to say he is responsible for the loss. Very Cringy
That’s what happens when you play a poor schedule you’re not prepared for big games when they come. We’ll see what happens to Michigan when they finally play a big game going to Penn State. because they haven’t played anybody Either
Y’all forget 2 out 3 best Ohio state offense players were out also good corner Burke was out too weren’t healthy and still won Penn state should feel embarrassed
Without a capable ground game, we are in trouble against Michigan. The defense can not be expected to stop Michigan every series. Our passing game, while very good, can only take us so far.
Buckeye here. Please stop blaming Allar. This is all on the off coordinator. Day was asked in his post game about not recruiting Allar. Instead going after Quinn Ewer who only thought of NIL cash and himself. Allar proved his dedication to you. He has everything in him to lift the abilities of your receivers. The off coordinator doesn't know how to use him. The QB coach doesn't know how to bring the best out of him. This problem is on the grown ups not a 19 year old. Keep your chins up and please beat Xich
Daniel's hair 🔥
I think PSU is really missing Parker Washington this year. (And for what, so he can sit on the bench in Jacksonville?!)
PSU lost because OSU is a much better team.
Allar could have been in his 17th start yeasterday instead of #6. Clifford. Cifford, Clifford. Forget him. He was a problem bacause he staed too long.
Jurcich is a problem
Silver Bullets are Officially Back, folks. Those that that do not know that Nick Name for tOSU football defense-look up the Tressel Years.
The 3rd and less than a yard pass with a 6’5 245 qb was a real head scratcher especially when we jammed it down other teams throats. Stupid gadget plays, no wheel routes and forgetting about the tight ends is unbelievable. Offensive game plan was non existent. Penalties cost a touchdown (nowhere near the play) cost a strip and run back. PSU looked lost and that is on the coaches
To Drew Allar: From one of the Buckeye family: Keep your head up young man. It's a team game and no one is perfect. There were people in our fan base that was Very inhospitable to a QB whose last name is Stroud, not so long ago until he showed better. "Fans" are hot and cold. Do what you do-and keep preparing. You can do it. Will I root for you when you play us again-no-but there will still be the admiration of one formidable. BUT, do not allow your own fans to get you down. Most of them never played a down of football at your level in their lives. They don't know what it's like. Keep fighting, young man.
Penn st podcasts have the most delusional people throwing out the most We Are Crap.Have seen Allar play every game with penn state and have never seen him throw a pass during crucial parts of games downfield for more than 10 yds. 80% of his throws are 5 to 10 yds.
Guess what?
Ohio State plays stellar defense too! You guys act like it was a complete offensive collapse from PSU. Buckeyes are NASTY on D!
Play a tougher schedule Franklin going into this game don't schedule a high school team like Massachusetts after a by week…tough games prepare you for tougher games on the road
Look at the schedules of 2 of the national championship from 82 and 86
So weird how every one of these Penn State sites say Ohio State isn’t elite this year and Penn State blew it. This is one of the best defenses Ohio State has ever had. They have the best player in college football on offense and a championship caliber defense.