Auburn football visits Penn State on Saturday in State College. Here is your first look at the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Penn State Season So Far
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04 | Wisconsin | W 16-10 | Away |
| 09/11 | Ball State | W 44-13 | Home |
| 09/18 | Auburn | 7:30 pm | Home |
| 09/25 | Villanova | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/02 | Indiana | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/09 | Iowa | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/23 | Illinois | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 10/30 | Ohio State | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 11/06 | Maryland | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 11/13 | Michigan | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/20 | Rutgers | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/27 | Michigan St | 12:00 pm | Away |
Key Stats
| Stat (per game) | Auburn | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 58.0 | 30.0 |
| Points Allowed | 5.0 | 11.5 |
| Total YDS | 575.0 | 395.0 |
| Pass YDS | 235.0 | 250.0 |
| Rush YDS | 340.0 | 145.0 |
| Total YDS Allowed | 182.0 | 330.0 |
| Pass YDS Allowed | 160.5 | 205.5 |
| Rush YDS Allowed | 21.5 | 124.5 |
Penn State Injuries and Suspensions
[RB] 09/11/2021 – John Lovett is “?” Saturday vs Auburn ( Undisclosed )
[DE] 09/11/2021 – Hakeem Beamon is “?” Saturday vs Auburn ( Undisclosed )
[CB] 09/11/2021 – Keaton Ellis is “?” Saturday vs Auburn ( Undisclosed )
[OL] 09/11/2021 – Sal Wormley is “?” Saturday vs Auburn ( Undisclosed )
[DE] 09/11/2021 – Adisa Isaac is out indefinitely ( Undisclosed )
Source: statfox.com
Challenges for Auburn
After trouncing two weak programs to start the season, Auburn gets a real test at Penn State. The Nittany Lions have a solid quarterback in 5th-year senior Sean Clifford has completed 39 of 62 passes for 477 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also averages about 30 yards rushing a game and has nine career scores on the ground. Clifford is a player that Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason has to get some pressure on.
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
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