Official '26 PSU - USC game thread

[Tom McAndrew]

I have a crazy agenda the next few hours, so I'm starting the 2026 PSU - USC game thread a little early.

It's the Whiteout, the weather is great, and there are a slew of recruits attending the game. Hopefully, PSU's coaches and roster will rise to the occasion, and play up to their potential, and get the win.

We Are ...

- excited to watch the game
- hoping the stadium is as loud as usual for a Whiteout
- still not sure what to make of this PSU team
- picked PSU in the BWI Pick'Em, so I'm expecting a PSU victory

... Penn State

 

[Bones80]

Gut check for this team tonight

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Pick a RB and give him 15+ carries. At this point I don't care who it is. Move the pocket on passing plays. Can't have Becht drop back afraid of getting his passes blocked.

 

[BobPSU92]

 

[rudedude]

I have a crazy agenda the next few hours, so I'm starting the 2026 PSU - USC game thread a little early.

It's the Whiteout, the weather is great, and there are a slew of recruits attending the game. Hopefully, PSU's coaches and roster will rise to the occasion, and play up to their potential, and get the win.

We Are ...

- excited to watch the game
- hoping the stadium is as loud as usual for a Whiteout
- still not sure what to make of this PSU team
- picked PSU in the BWI Pick'Em, so I'm expecting a PSU victory

... Penn State

You missed some epic cheesesteaks today!




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[KingLando]

Pick a RB and give him 15+ carries. At this point I don't care who it is. Move the pocket on passing plays. Can't have Becht drop back afraid of getting his passes blocked.

Only play your top 2 backs tonight barring injury--enough of the little league mentality that everyone gets touches
The line has to play better--if that happens the offense will look infinitely better.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

You missed some epic cheesesteaks today!

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my mistake. Would have been fun, for sure. Hope the crew is having a blast.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Paws057]

Cheer up Bob! Grab a pumpkin spice latte and a scone and relax and enjoy the game.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Midnighter]

I have a crazy agenda the next few hours, so I'm starting the 2026 PSU - USC game thread a little early.

It's the Whiteout, the weather is great, and there are a slew of recruits attending the game. Hopefully, PSU's coaches and roster will rise to the occasion, and play up to their potential, and get the win.

We Are ...

- excited to watch the game
- hoping the stadium is as loud as usual for a Whiteout
- still not sure what to make of this PSU team
- picked PSU in the BWI Pick'Em, so I'm expecting a PSU victory

... Penn State

I vow to do one Midnighter Bar post this season. Tonight is not it. Go State.

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

I vow to do one Midnighter Bar post this season. Tonight is not it. Go State.

I vow to do one bar at Midnight sometime this season. Tonight is not it. My wife given curfew won't allow doing any bar at Midnight anymore. Go State!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

So how we feeling about the game, everybody?

Let's go PSU!!

 

[Midnighter]

So how we feeling about the game, everybody?

Let's go PSU!!

Following along while at a Little League game.

 

[KingLando]

So how we feeling about the game, everybody?

Let's go PSU!!

Wait & see honestly--hoping for the best

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

USC 35
State 28

 

[KingLando]

can't tackle at all

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Sloppy tackling, same as last week.....

 

[Calabrin]

I cannot believe this stadium is as full as it is. Poor bastards.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Rojas, with the sack, on USC's opening drive

 

[Big_O]

The Penn State tissue paper defense.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[BobPSU92]

We just aren’t good.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[KingLando]

Pathetic--allowing 10 on a third & 16 run by missing 2 tackles led to that first

 

[Tom McAndrew]

TD, USC

smh

 

[BobPSU92]

More of the same crap.

 

[Calabrin]

Right down the field. Zero resistance.

 

[Nitt1300]

Is this a "big game"?

 

[harjeff]

WTF...Rushing 3 guys....I am done with this crap

 

[Paws057]

Well that was easy!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

With the PAT, it's 7-0, USC, with 10:37 left in the 1st qtr

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Too easy a TD. Defense looks confused and lost on the last several plays. Easily taking the bait on fake cues...

 

[KingLando]

So, MC needs to take the play calling off Lynn at this point--no adjustments

 

[Ludd]

This defense is awful. Don’t worry, our offense can now out awful the defense.

 

[Big_O]

Another blowout is coming. PSU looks like they are already out of it.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

I'm out.

 

[CoolBean]

does PSU know how to tackle?