Instant recap of Penn State football’s white-out win over Washington

by Junna Base November 10, 2024

STATE COLLEGE – Penn State football showed the college football world Saturday what it’s like to recover and prepare for the College Football Playoff.

The No. 7 Nittany Lions (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) defeated a steady, balanced Washington Huskies team that has now lost as many games as it has won.

The Lions pulled off this rebound from their depressing loss to Ohio State with their most complete and dominant effort against a Big Ten opponent. This 35-6 blitz by the Huskies (5-5, 3-4) showed everything needed, starting with a fast start on both offense and defense.

It was another crucial white-out night at Beaver Stadium.

There was a precise passing night from Drew Allar (20 of 28, 220 yards, touchdown) and the best running night from Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen in more than a month (143 rushing yards combined). The missing wideouts made a significant contribution.

And tight end Tyler Warren was once again an all-around star with eight receptions and two rushing touchdowns.

The defense was stifling throughout, limiting the Huskies to just 181 total yards and three field goal attempts.

Fittingly, one of the game’s final plays was a 78-yard breakaway run by true freshman Corey Smith – on the third run of his college career.

It was a rollicking, great start to the November campaign for the expanded College Football Playoff. The Lions now need to win their final three games as heavy favorites to finish at 11-1 and almost certainly win an opening-round home game the weekend before Christmas.

Penn State football vs. Washington score updates

Kaytron Allen achieved the Lions’ first 100-yard rushing performance in more than a month.

Allen carried 20 carries for 98 yards (4.9 yards average), including his 1-yard touchdown bull rush that gave the Lions a 35-6 lead with just under five minutes to play.

The Lions didn’t quite reach 200 total rushing yards (179), but it was certainly their best performance since their last prime-time game here against Illinois in late September.

Things have certainly heated up on the Penn State juniors’ defense in recent weeks.

Abdul Carter had his best performance tonight against the Huskies.

He was dominant from the start but didn’t let up. He totaled six tackles – four behind the tackle – including two sacks. He also forced a fumble and recorded a quarterback rush.

Penn State’s offense picked up steam again early in the second half – until star tight end Tyler Warren uncharacteristically brought the ball down.

Linebacker extraordinaire Carson Bruener hit Warren’s arm perfectly as the tight end caught a pass from Drew Allar and spun upfield.

The Huskies recovered and drove into the red zone.

They converted a short 24-yard field goal.

The Lions still lead 28-3.

The Nittany Lions put on a rebounding exercise in every way tonight.

They played their most dominant first half against a Big Ten opponent in recent memory.

They scored four touchdowns on four possessions. Each trip lasted eight or more games. They went an impressive 7-for-7 on third downs. They averaged 6.6 yards per play.

The defense gave up just 71 yards, including 12 on the ground. Abdul Carter had two more tackles for loss. Jaylen Reed had another interception.

They lead 28-0.

Finally, Julian Fleming scored his homecoming touchdown.

The Penn State star and Ohio State transfer scored his first Nittany Lion touchdown in the final 30 seconds of the first half on an 8-yard slant pass from Drew Allar.

It was the third straight touchdown the Lions scored on a third-down play tonight. Incredibly, it was the first time this season that a Penn State wideout scored a touchdown in Big Ten play.

It was only Fleming’s 12th reception of his senior season. His first touchdown since Ohio State’s 54-10 win over Iowa on October 22, 2022.

Penn State leads 28-0 at halftime.

The best tight end in America is about getting it done, once again, through creative means.

The 6-foot-2 Warren scored his second Wildcat touchdown of the night from the 2-yard line. This time he took the direct snap on third down and instead of jumping over the middle of the huddle, he ran left and ran over a defender at the goal line.

Warren now has three runs for seven yards and those two scores. He caught two passes for 32 yards.

Penn State’s defense is starting to let Washington quarterback Will Rogers and Co. shine.

Midway through the second quarter, Rogers was sacked twice. His offense managed just 58 yards, no points.

And star safety Jaylen Reed just made him pay again. Reed easily completed his third pass of the season after a dropped Rogers pass.

Penn State is back on the move at 14-0.

The Nittany Lions received their second straight first down inside the 10-yard line.

Those failures last Saturday against Ohio State?

Well, more creativity tonight.

Backup QB Beau Pribula ran Penn State’s first shot from the 8.

Then, just moments later, tight end Tyler Warren grabbed the wild QB snap at the 2-yard line and jumped over the tackler and blocker in “Superman” mode with the ball outstretched.

He scored.

Penn State is killing it. The Lions lead 14-0 midway through the second quarter.

Nick Singleton and Beau Pribula and Penn State’s running game had quite the opening statement tonight.

Singleton ran for more yards on the opening drive (31) and often plowed through tacklers, as he had done throughout the loss to Ohio State (15).

Pribula capped the seven-play opening drive by entering the game as the Lions scored a first down at the Washington 8-yard line.

On the first play, he kept the ball, sprinted around the left side and plunged into the end zone to take an early lead.

The Nittany Lions started the season on a solid note behind young talent Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. They ran through West Virginia, Bowling Green, Kent State and Illinois.

Then came injuries (Singleton) and tougher Big Ten competition.

The Lions have so far gone from averaging about 250 rushing yards per game in the first half of the season to just over 120 yards in the second half of the season.

They haven’t had a 100-yard rusher since the Illinois game on Sept. 28. Allen had 102 yards and Singleton added 94.

Now PSU must get back to winning against a Washington defense that was vulnerable to the run. The Huskies rank 74th nationally averaging 151 yards per game.

Sixth-grader Hakeem Beamon is no longer part of the program, team officials confirmed today, but did not provide a reason.

The once-promising lineman and former starter’s playing time gradually decreased this season. He managed just three tackles for a deficit of 1.5 and ranked fifth in the defensive tackle rotation.

His Penn State career ends with 40 tackles, four pass breakups and 10.5 tackles for loss in 45 games (18 starts).

Penn State Football vs. Washington time today

Date: Saturday November 9th
Time: 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Location: Beaver Stadium (106,572)

What channel is Penn State Football vs. Washington on today?

Penn State vs. Washington will be broadcast nationally on Peacock, NBC’s subscription streaming service. Paul Burmeister and Colt McCoy will referee the game from the locker room at Beaver Stadium, while Zora Stephenson will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Peacock and FUBO, which offers free trials to new subscribers.

Penn State Football vs. Washington

Series record: Penn State leads 3-0
Penn State’s last win: 2017 Fiesta Bowl (35-28)

Penn State Football vs. Washington betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, November 9th

Spread: Penn State (-13.5)
Over/Under: 46.5
Money line: Penn State -550 | Wisconsin +400

Washington at Penn State football weather update

Sunny afternoon skies with temperatures reaching the mid 50s. Temperatures drop to over 40°C during the game and reach a low of 37°C. The wind is weak and changeable.

Penn State Football Schedule 2024

August 31st in West Virginia, W, 34-12September 7th BOWLING GREEN, W, 34-27September 14th Out ofSeptember 21st KENT STATE, F, 56-0 September 28th ILLINOIS, W, 21-7Oct. 5 UCLA, W, 27-11Oct. 12 at USC, W, 33-30 (OT)Oct 19 OUT OFOct 26 at Wisconsin, W, 28-13November 2nd OHIO STATE, L, 13-20November 9th WASHINGTONNovember 16th at PurdueNovember 23rd in MinnesotaNovember 30th MARYLANDDec 7th Big Ten Championship (Indianapolis)

Washington Football 2024 schedule

August 31st WEBER STATE, W, 35-3September 7th EASTERN MICHIGAN, W, 30-9September 14th vs. Washington State, L, 19-24September 21st NORTHWEST, W, 24-5September 28th at Rutgers, L, 18-21Oct. 5 PURDUE, W, 52-6Oct. 12 at Iowa, L, 16-40Oct 19 OUT OFOct 26 in Indiana, L, 17-31November 2nd USC, W, 26-21November 9th at Penn State, 8 p.mNovember 15th UCLA, 9 p.mNovember 22nd OUT OFNovember 30th in Oregon

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Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and the USA Today Network. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.

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