The traditional end-to-spring practice across the nation in division one football is always the Spring inter-squad game. Penn State brought back a more traditional game format for the Blue-White game this year. The format was engaging and entertaining for the estimated 63K fans in attendance. In the end, the Blue squad, led by a very tough defense, came out on top by a score of 10-0.
Blue D has been tough all game. 10-0 over White after 3 quarters @PennStateFball @PremiunSports @BadgleyBruce pic.twitter.com/SPqFHRKHIw
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Coach James Franklin said the Nittany Lions had a great spring and Coach saw value in this “competitive event.” Coach Franklin singled out the performance of RE Omari Evans. Coach Franklin pointed out that Penn State needs a receiver to step up into the third receiver role. Evans’s five reception, 80-yard performance made Coach Franklin take notice. Coach Franklin summed up the spring by saying, “We are in a good place right now.”
Play calling was very conservative for both teams. Drew Allar took most of the snaps for the Blue squad. Beau Pribula took most of the White Team snaps. He also took snaps with the Blue team.
Penn State only has two running backs on scholarship. Thus, six running backs carried the ball, trying to impress in the game. No back had more than six carries. Tank Smith’s 13-yard run was the longest carry of the game.
As mentioned, Omari Evans stood out in the receiver group. Freshman Tyler Johnson had a sparkling grab and Kaden Saunders had four grabs.
Nice completion from Pribula to Evans this time sets up a Blue short Field Goal. 10-0 over the White 4:49 until halftime @PennStateFball @PremiunSports @BadgleyBruce pic.twitter.com/qfs3Jpvbuf
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Tyler Johnson of the Blue lays out for this grab as the first half ends. Blue over White 10-0 @PennStateFball @PremiunSports @BadgleyBruce @B1Gfootball pic.twitter.com/xs3GC1UIbs
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Coach Franklin also said he is concerned about the punting game.
The Nittany Lions open the season on September second when West Virginia visits Beaver Stadium.
And that does it for @PennStateFball Blue White 2023. Blue takes it 10-0 @PremiunSports @BadgleyBruce pic.twitter.com/EhsIWS2Idg
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