Penn State vs. Purdue 2005 GAME STORY
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The11th ranked Nittany Lions struggled a little with the Boilermakers, who were having a difficult season in 2005. Maybe the Penn State players got caught looking ahead to the huge showdown in Beaver Stadium against Wisconsin in the following week. A game that would decide the Big Ten Champion. The offense had trouble consistently moving the chains as first downs were hard to come bye. Without the presence of Derrick Williams, the Lions resorted to a heavy dose of reverses and speed options with Justin King and Jordan Noorwood. Kevin Kelly nailed field goals everytime Penn State got close but couldn't cash in, but the threes in place of the sevens kept Purdue in striking distance until late in the 4th quarter. With the score 23-15, the Lions added a field goal and then picked off the Purdue quarterback on the next play to set up the dagger touchdown by fullback BranDon Snow. Game, set, match.
Penn State's Top Performers:
Michael Robinson: 13-29, 213 yards .. 19 carries, 95 yards, TD
Tony Hunt: 24 carries, 129 yards .. 4 receptions, 58 yards
BranDon Snow: 2 rushing touchdowns
Penn State slapped one more onto its winning season with the win over Purdue, coming to an 8-1 record. Purdue counted up its sixth loss in consecutive games, which was good for a 2-6 overall record. They would end 2005 with a 5-6 record
Пікірлер: 20
There was a play in this game in the second quarter where Jeremy Kapinos absolutely crushed a punt from his endzone. There was a flag on the play which called it back, but if it would have stood, it would have been a 92-yard punt! Just thought I'd share that.
Thumbs up if you miss watching Ethan Kilmer on punt and kickoff coverage.
The Nittany Lions have had many great college RB that have been accorded & recieved the highest honors. With that said Tony Hunt is the toughest Nittany Lion RB I have witnessed. #26 deals body blows, breaking tackles, carrying multiple defenders, trucking defensive backs. Hunt was brutal late in the game.
@ifjoebidenwasacar1937
2 жыл бұрын
Much respect to Tony Hunt but Curtis Enis and Larry Johnson were much more physical and better all around backs
This is actually a better win than it looks on paper. Purdue was picked as a Big Ten dark horse contender for the title and was ranked as high as #11 at one point, most of their six losses were by one or two scores. Purdue ended up finishing 5-6 and even handed Michigan State the loss that would deny them bowl eligibility. Michigan State was the second team that year to have a #11 ranking at one point and ended up in the Toilet Bowl in the postseason.
This was when Penn state could still wear people down and out physical them. They’re all finesse now.
@alexgreen1823
Ай бұрын
Interesting take you could be right I know they run a spread offense and shit like that. I grew up a Penn State fan in the 90s and it was amazing. 94 one of the best teams ever. Late 90s you had Curtis Enis, Jurevicius, Lavar Arrington
Could you do the 1996 match up with Michigan?
@arc-lite
2 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIh5t9R_qK7Fpaw.html Sure, there you go!
@namsnoodle
2 жыл бұрын
@@arc-lite oh shoot haha. Thanks
You should upload the 2005 Penn State vs Ohio State game
@arc-lite
Жыл бұрын
I definitely will. Soon enough!
@dominiquepreston9517
Жыл бұрын
@@arc-lite Thanks we fans appreciate it and I'll say that was their biggest victory of that season and then the Florida State game in the Orange Bowl
@mpk5011
Жыл бұрын
I was in the student section that game, it was one of the best nights of my life!
Why do I not remember Williams being out for the season?!
@mpk5011
Жыл бұрын
He broke his arm in the Michigan Game, I believe during a kickoff. He had some pretty key plays in the season before that, including a TD run vs OSU, and the game winning TD vs NW, so that's probably why.
9:53: what a ridiculous spot by the refs! 🤣
Purdue couldn’t beat the Nittany Lions with Brees AND Orton. They had no shot here without those guys
@mjt5126
2 жыл бұрын
Well except that Orton beat PSU in 03 and 04
Robinson was a horrible passer