STATE COLLEGE | Penn State didn’t produce a Tennessee-level first half against Kent State on Saturday, but the blowout is imminent. The No. 10 Nittany Lions lead Kent State 28-0 at halftime, guided by the Tyler Warren show.
Though they didn’t match Tennessee’s 65-point output of last week, the Nittany Lions lead comfortably at halftime. Kent State also is playing with its third-string quarterback, losing two in the first half to injuries. Takeaways from Penn State’s first half against Kent State.
Tyler Warren takes center stage
This week, Penn State coach James Franklin repeated this statement: “I think Tyler Warren is the most complete tight end in the country.” So why not showcase him? After his eight-catch performance against Bowling Green two weeks ago, the tight end got an upgrade to quarterback. He took two snaps, rushing once for 16 yards and throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Nicholas Singleton.
Of course, Warren’s catching passes too. He opened the scoring with his trademark seam-route score, then made this acrobatic grab on the sideline, taking a hit to the head in the process…