Sean Clifford reveals composure on Penn State’s opening TD
Sean Clifford prevented the strain and threw a formidable landing to Mitchell Tinsley to assist Penn State seize an early 7-3 lead in opposition to Purdue.
Week 1 of the faculty soccer season kicked off with a particular Thursday night time slate of video games.
Penn State went on the street and took down Massive Ten foe Purdue, 35-31, and Minnesota shut out visiting New Mexico State, 38-0.
Earlier, No. 17 Pittsburgh narrowly escaped West Virginia, 38-31, and No. 12 Oklahoma State held off Central Michigan, 58-44, after the Chippewas got here again from a 26-point deficit.
Listed below are the highest performs from Thursday night time’s motion as Week 1 kicks off.
Penn State 35, Purdue 31
First!
Penn State QB Sean Clifford made a clutch third-down play within the second quarter, connecting with wideout Mitchell Tinsley for a 12-yard landing to provide the Nittany Lions the lead and their first TD of the season.
Sean Clifford prevented the strain and threw a formidable landing to Mitchell Tinsley to assist Penn State seize an early 7-3 lead in opposition to Purdue.
Too robust
Purdue’s King Doerue ran straight by means of the Penn State protection — stiff arm and all — on his solution to the tip zone, giving the Boilermakers again the lead 10-7 early within the second quarter.
Again-to-back
The Nittany Lions got here up with back-to-back TDs forward of halftime.
First, Clifford fought his way into the end zone for six factors. Then, they capitalized on a turnover with a 67-yard TD courtesy of Brenton Unusual.
King of the bottom recreation
Purdue’s Doerue helped shut the hole to 21-17 within the third quarter with a clean 2-yard TD run.
Choose-six!
The groups have been neck and neck after buying and selling TDs, however Purdue took the lead within the fourth, 31-28, after Clifford’s move was intercepted by security Chris Jefferson and returned 72 yards to the home.
Chris Jefferson helped Purdue achieve the lead once more halfway by means of the fourth quarter, because of his pick-six in opposition to Penn State.
Late-quarter surge
Clifford tossed a TD to Keyvone Lee with just below a minute left, and that was sufficient as Penn State held on for the win.
Minnesota 38, New Mexico State 0
Sizzling begin
Minnesota was first on the board because of star working again Mohamed Ibrahim, who returned this 12 months for a sixth season with the Golden Gophers.
In the meantime, in Minneapolis …
Double hassle
Ibrahim began the second quarter the identical means he began the primary — with a rating. Then, Minnesota snuck another one in because the clock expired within the first half.
Similar to that, the Golden Gophers jumped out to a 24-0 lead on the break.
Extra of the identical
Minnesota continued to dominate the bottom recreation, cashing in for his or her fifth speeding rating of the night time to seal the deal.
No. 17 Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 31
Simply how he drew it up
WVU had a scare when quarterback JT Daniels, a switch from Georgia, bobbled the snap, however issues turned out simply wonderful for the Mountaineers on this drive.
Coming by means of!
WVU took the lead within the second quarter when Bryce Ford-Wheaton turned on the jets for a 10-yard TD.
All-out effort
WVU got here up large on particular groups early within the third quarter, blocking Pitt’s punt, which resulted in a brief subject and a fast rating for the Mountaineers.
Combating again
Pitt answered with back-to-back scores to shut out the third quarter. First, Daniel Carter discovered the tip zone with ease after a massive gain from Jared Wayne. Then, Pitt regained the lead because of Rodney Hammond.
Rising to the event
Daniels linked with Ford-Wheaton as soon as once more, this time for a 16-yard TD, adopted by taking it in himself on a QB sneak on the Panthers’ subsequent drive, good for a 31-24 lead early within the fourth quarter.
All the way down to the wire
Pitt fired again with two consecutive scores to take lead late within the fourth quarter. QB Kedon Slovis discovered Israel Abanikanda for a 24-yard catch-and-run rating. Then, the Panthers picked off Daniels for the monster pick-six to win it.
M.J. Devonshire intercepts West Virginia’s JT Daniels and takes it in for the landing to provide the Pitt Panthers the wild victory within the Yard Brawl.
No. 12 Oklahoma State 58, Central Michigan 44
Home name!
Oklahoma State was first on the board when John Paul Richardson broke off for a monster 45-yard landing off a fast move from QB Spencer Sanders.
John Paul Richardson helped the Oklahoma State Cowboys rating their first landing of the season, because of spectacular reception within the first quarter.
Tie recreation
Central Michigan was fast to reply with a rating of its personal, night issues up early within the first quarter.
Too simple
The Oklahoma State protection confirmed up in an enormous means, forcing a safety to place the Cowboys up 9-7 with lower than a minute remaining within the opening body.
With momentum on its aspect, Oklahoma State prolonged its result in 16-7 as the primary quarter got here to an in depth.
Spencer Sanders’ electrical 17-yard speeding landing gave the Oklahoma State Cowboys a 16-7 lead in opposition to Central Michigan.
When it rains, it pours
Sanders & Co. continued to pour it on the Chippewas because the second quarter received underway.
QB Spencer Sanders connects with Braydon Johnson for a 13-yard landing to place Oklahoma State up 23-7.
Extra of the identical
Halfway by means of the second body, Sanders discovered working again Jaden Nixon, who took off for a 17-yard score because of some fancy footwork.
On the next drive, Sanders got here up together with his second speeding TD of the day. Similar to that, it was a 30-point recreation, 37-7.
Déjà vu
Central Michigan confirmed up on the following drive, because of RB Lew Nichols’ brief 4-yard scamper into the end zone. The Chippewas adopted that up with a profitable two-point conversion for good measure.
It did not take lengthy for Oklahoma State to return the favor, nonetheless, as Dominic Richardson punched it in to make it 44-15 headed into the break.
No slowing down
The Cowboys picked up within the second half proper the place they left off. Sanders discovered Bryson Inexperienced within the nook of the tip zone for a fast rating.
Oklahoma State Cowboys’ QB Spencer Sanders took half in his sixth landing of the sport, connecting with Bryson Inexperienced on a 7-yard TD move.
Sizzling arms
CMU was fast to reply, as Jalen McGaughy reeled in a troublesome move below strain for the Chippewas’ TD.
Discovering its footing
Then, Central Michigan capped off a three-play, 39-yard drive with one other TD to shut the hole, 51-28.
Forwards and backwards
Each groups traded off TDs late within the fourth quarter. OSU’s Zach Middleton punched one in for the Cowboys — their seventh TD of the night — adopted by CMU’s Nichols popping off for a 15-yard TD.
Too little, too late
Regardless of the loss, CMU had the final phrase on this one, as McGaughy ended issues with a 54-yard TD catch.
QB Daniel Richardson connects with Jalen McGaughy for a 54-yard landing.
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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 18 points and Oklahoma State made the clutch plays down the stretch to upset No. 17 West Virginia 64-57 on Saturday.
The Cowgirls were sitting on a 6-57 lead when they missed a 3-pointer put Heard snagged the rebound and scored on a putback. As the Mountaineers attacked the basket on the other end, Tenin Magassa came up with a big block.
When West Virginia missed its last three shots in the final 30 seconds of the game Alexia Smith grabbed teh rebounds and she contributed the final points from the foul line with 11.4 seconds left.
Anna Gret Asi added 12 points and Micah Gray 11 for the Cowgirls (14-2, 4-1 Big 12 Conference), who are off to their best start since going 17-1 in 2013-14. Smith had 12 rebounds and Magass had five blocks.
Kylee Blacksten scored 16 points to lead West Virginia (13-3, 3-2) but only had three after the first quarter. JJ Quinerly added 10, nine below her average.
Oklahoma State was averaging more than 85 points a game but won two games in a row scoring 64. The Cowgirls held Cincinnati to 48 points and West Virginia to 27 below their league-leading average of 84.
Heard’s three-point play three minutes into the fourth quarter had the Cowgirls up 58-47 but West Virginia scored the next seven to get with 58-55 with 2:54 to play as Oklahoma State was missing seven-straight shots.
Blacksten started and ended a 12-0 run with 3-pointers that gave the Mountaineers a 17-7 lead but Gray and Asi hit consecutive 3s and the Cowgirls got within 24-23 at the end of the first quarter.
The two teams combined to make 17 of 29 shots with Blacksten scoring 13 points.
The teams cooled off the the second quarter, combining tor 7-of-23 shooting and 10 turnovers but West Virginia upped the lead to 38-33 at halftime.
Oklahoma State scored the first seven points of the third quarter and outscored the Mountaineers 17-7 to take a 50-45 lead into the fourth quarter. The Cowgirls made just 2 of 15 shots and had six turnovers as only two players score. Six different players scored for OSU, which went 7 of 10.
Oklahoma State plays at Houston on Tuesday. Colorado is at West Virginia on Wednesday.
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Two-Minute Drill: Bucs make playoffs, Dolphins don’t; Jags lose in OT
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and will host a postseason game next weekend during the wild car round of the NFL playoffs.
The NFL Playoffs are upon us, and every team that made the postseason has at least one player with connections to our state. Some played Oklahoma high school football. Others spent all or some of their college years here at OU, Oklahoma State or elsewhere.
Here’s a look at the NFL players with a chance at a Super Bowl LIX ring:
Tony Jefferson, S, OU: Came out of retirement this season after spending a year as a scout for the Ravens. Spent time on the practice squad, but played in five of the Chargers last six regular season games.
Joe Mixon, RB, OU: After spending his first seven seasons in Cincinnati, Mixon had a Pro Bowl season in Houston, rushing for over 1,000 yards.
Jaylen Warren, RB, OSU: Took a small step back behind Najee Harris, rushing for a career-low 511 yards. But Warren was sidelined for a couple of games with a back injury and has been strong of late.
Devin Harper, LB, OSU: Has been on Pittsburgh’s practice squad all season after being waived by Cincinnati.
Mark Andrews, TE, OU: Arguably the best tight end in football. Has a career-high 11 touchdown catches this season after escaping injury in August when he was involved in a major car accident.
Justice Hill, RB, Tulsa Booker T. Washington HS/OSU: Back-up to standout Derrick Henry. Hill missed the last two games of the regular season after suffering a concussion.
Charlie Kolar, TE, Norman North HS: The third leg of the Ravens’ talented tight end group, pairing with Andrews and Isaiah Likely. Kolar, who went to Iowa State, has a career-high nine catches and 131 receiving yards.
Tylan Wallace, WR, OSU: Having a career year in his fourth season with the Ravens, catching a career-high 11 passes for 193 yards. Scored his first NFL receiving touchdown in Week 10 against the Bengals.
Nik Bonitto, LB, OU: A first-time Pro Bowler who has been mentioned in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation. Has 13.5 sacks, the first Bronco with double-digit sacks since Von Miller and Bradley Chubb.
Marvin Mims, WR, OU: Another Pro Bowler. Speedy wideout is second on the team with 503 receiving yards and six touchdown catches. Also returns punts and kicks.
Ben Powers, OL, OU: Started every game for the Broncos at left guard. Third consecutive season he has logged over 1,000 snaps, the first in Baltimore, the last two in Denver.
Delarrin Turner-Yell, S, OU: On the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Has not played a snap for the Broncos this season.
Tanner McCalister, DB, OSU: On the practice squad. Spent his final college season (2022) at Ohio State after four years in Stillwater.
Jordan Phillips, DT, OU: Has played in five games since being released by Dallas in November and signed the very next day by Buffalo. Played for the Bills in two previous stints.
Josh Jacobs, RB, Tulsa McLain HS: Rushed for a team-high 1,329 yards in his first season with the Packers. The Alabama product has a career-high 15 rushing touchdowns, too.
Alex Hale, K, OSU: Has spent his entire rookie season on the Packers’ practice squad.
Marquis Hayes, OL, OU: On the practice squad. Second-year pro has yet to make his NFL debut.
Grant Calcaterra, TE, OU: Started a career-high 13 games, logging career bests in catches (24) and receiving yards (298). After medically retiring and leaving OU following the 2019 season, finished his college career at SMU.
Jalen Hurts, QB, OU: In the MVP hunt before Philly sidekick Saquon Barkley stole everyone’s spotlight. Hurts missed the Eagles’ last two regular season games after suffering a concussion.
Lane Johnson, OL, OU: Earned his fifth invitation to the Pro Bowl this season. May well add another All-Pro honor. Made 14 starts at right tackle.
Tyler Ott, LS, Jenks HS: Tenth-year pro who played collegiately at Harvard is in his first season with Washington. Named a Pro Bowl alternate.
Chris Paul, OL, Tulsa: Guard has played in six games this season as a reserve.
Tress Way, P, Tulsa Union HS/OU: Making only his second playoff appearance in 11 seasons in Washington. The team captain and fan favorite set the franchise record for career punting yards earlier this season.
Austin Seibert, K, OU: Has been on injured reserve since missing a field goal and two extra points against Dallas. Made all his PATs and 27 of 29 field goals before that. Missed the two games prior with a hip injury.
Baker Mayfield, QB, OU: Having his best pro season, throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. Pro Football Focus passing grade of 82.4 ranks just behind Josh Allen, ahead of Jared Goff and Patrick Mahomes.
Sterling Shepard, WR, Heritage Hall HS/OU: Resurrected his career in Tampa Bay. After eight seasons with the Giants, the last two of which were rough, Shepard has 32 catches for 334 yards and one touchdown.
Brian Asamoah, LB, OU: Reserve has played in 14 games this season, his third in Minnesota.
Jalen Redmond, DL, Midwest City HS/OU: One of the best comeback stories this season. Spent last season out of the NFL, then played in the UFL, hooked on with the Vikings’ practice squad but elevated and played in seven of the past eight games, starting two.
Walter Rouse, OL, OU: Made his NFL debut in Week 13 against the Cardinals but has not played otherwise.
Neville Gallimore, NT, OU: Has played in 14 games and made four starts in his first season with Rams. Spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Dallas.
Drake Stoops, WR, OU: Undrafted free agent has spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad.
A.J. Green, CB, OSU: Has been on the practice squad all season after spending the previous four seasons in Cleveland.
Marquise Brown, WR, OU: Missed the first 14 games of the season due to a shoulder injury. Had nine catches in the two games he played since returning.
Creed Humphrey, OL, Shawnee HS/OU: Continues to build his case as the best center in the NFL. Stalwart and leader of KC’s offensive line. Has made 67 consecutive starts.
Wanya Morris, OL, OU: Second-year pro has made 11 starts this season. Bounced between left tackle and right tackle, the position at which he seems more natural.
Samaje Perine, RB, OU: Reserve power back has played in all of Kansas City’s games this season. Often used in short-yardage situations.
James Winchester, LS, Washington HS/OU: No current long snapper has been more consistent longer. One of only six current players on the Kansas City roster to be part of the franchise’s three most recent Super Bowl titles.
McKade Mettauer, OL, OU: Undrafted free agent signed by Kansas City, then placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during a preseason game.
Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Wagoner HS/OSU: On injured reserve since Week 13 when he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Chicago. Prior to that, he’d played in 10 games, starting six, with 43 tackles and two sacks.
Did we forget someone? If you know of another player with ties to the state of Oklahoma in the NFL Playoffs, email Jenni Carlson at jcarlson@oklahoman.com.
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