After a shaky 0-2, the Penn State Nittany Lions appear to have found a winning formula and are hitting their stride 5 weeks into the season.
With wins against Navy, in state “rival” Temple and most recently Illinois, Penn State looks to be on track for a successful season, much of which has to be creZdited to stellar coaching, poise from a senior quarterback and solid defensive play.
Matt McGloin threw for a touchdown, rushed for two more and the Penn State offense rolled through a feeble Illinois defense. McGloin, along with Michael Mauti, has set the standard for the Nittany Lions through the first 5 weeks of the season. Deemed a leader during one of the most difficult off seasons in Penn State history, McGloin seems to have focused on just winning football games.
He’s thrown for 10 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions, and moved the ball down the field week after week for Bill O’Brien’s offense. Last year, McGloin was struggling to find his groove on game-day as he split time ...
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Michael Mauti,
Zach Zwinak,
Michael Zordich,
Bill Belton,
Derek Day,
Nathan Scheelhaase
TEAMS: Penn State Nittany Lions, Illinois Fighting Illini
TEAMS: Penn State Nittany Lions, Illinois Fighting Illini
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