Michigan Beats Penn State - Josh Pate Rapid Reaction (Late Kick Cut)

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[@Fed_Express]

As a Penn State fan, can't say anything except that it looked like a match up between a Division 1 elite college football team and a bunch of highschool kids. We thoroughly got spanked and deservedly so. We don't deserve to be in the CPF contention, far from it. We don't deserve to be in top 15 either. I'm just hoping now that we get to 10-2 but I'll be damn surprised if we do. At this rate, i won't be shocked if Minnesota upsets us at home and Maryland too. All this talent tantamounts to bloody shit when our play calling is awful and our Qback inept. We are afraid to make the leap from a mediocre football team to a decent one, forge elite. Michigan did to us exactly what it was supposed to which is, show us our place. Good for them and I hope they go on and beat the buckeyes. That'll be a great contest to watch.

[@codywalters9234]

As a penn state fan, I approve this message.

[@glancyoutdoors1881]

It’s all on the O line offensively you can’t do crap play calling if they can’t stop a fly. They are really young but talented on the left side FR and a R-FR best IOL guy in the country and a top 10 OT coming in next year. All the talent we got in the skill position’s hopefully this new O line talent will kick in by next year or the year after. This team has been rebuilding since the Barkley Mcsorely era which has been pretty common for this program. 2 or 3 10-11 win seasons and you rebuild for a few years and do it again.

[@HyzersGR]

You guys are better than you showed. Michigan finally opened up the playbook they were saving for their toughest tests. Tulia is probably done for the year so you guys will crush Maryland, and I believe Minnesota's QB is injured as well. Hope you guys take it to OSU before we face them. Good luck the rest of the way

[@howierichard5238]

Just go beat the suckeyes and make us proud. Shock the world!!

[@kevinchandler179]

I still simply remember 2016!!! We looked like terrible and embarrassed at Michigan, and reeled off 8 wins in a row and a won the big ten title!!! Not, saying that is going to happen, but I guarantee you Nittany nation, we will come out and blow out Minnesota on a White Out Saturday night, and then get ready for Ohio State, because we always play them insanely tough!!! We are

[@AlgorithmDG]

Back in '18-'20 we tried "speed in space" with Josh Gattis, trying to keep up with the rest of the college football world by passing a lot. Then in '21-'22 we decided to go back to the ground game and the results speak for themselves, 19-2 so far.

[@TT-wu5zq]

have to play to the strength of the players, speed in space requires a QB with talent and quick release also.

[@Macabre215]

@@TT-wu5zq Michigan has the QB with JJ McCarthy. They just haven't needed him to do much since the run game is so dominant. I think that's what makes Michigan's offense so scary since there could be another gear there since the talent is present.

[@brianblock788]

And send Don Brown away to bring in a pro-style defense to contend with pinball offenses. Big tough d-line, ranging linebackers and dbs that keep the play in front of them and funnel toward help. It stifles drives. It's been fun watching them develop.

[@florida1289]

Michigan is not running 16-18 offense not even close. Its RPOs, RPOs, some power, with JJ it creates a very explosive running game. Michigans offense has evolved and it's just at the tip with JJ, buckle up.

[@mikesupthn18]

Michigan is alot better football team than the one that played Georgia in the Orange Bowl last year. From a Georgia fan y'all looked rock solid. Ohio State fans beware.

[@josephtaschner4050]

Appreciate that.

[@ne6764]

Appreciate the nice words.Looking forward to a possible rematch this year

[@gobucks69420]

As an Ohio state fan I’m much more excited than I am worried. Football is better when ❌ichigan is good

[@mattdrewdrums]

I mean, Michigan fans will tell you, last year was pretty surprising for us. I didn't expect to beat Georgia. Our liked our team, but we've had much more talented teams in the past. I think this team is definitely more talented overall. Plus, it does help having a QB with an NFL arm as opposed to, basically, a backup playing starter.

[@travissmith9488]

@@gobucks69420 Still waiting for OSU to play anyone of quality this year... Michigan should be ranked higher at the moment. They beat OSU last year and have played a tougher schedule.

[@BronzeLincolns81]

This guy said it best. Those scores all came on gimmick plays that you're only gonna pull off once. A blooper interception runback, a hurry-up keeper sneak, and a well thrown deep ball. that sneak and that deep ball made up for nearly half their total offense. Did Michigan just bludgeon a quality football team or did they expose a fraud? We'll see how PSU plays the rest of the season. Just a reminder: Michigan didn't punt..

[@scottscottsdale7868]

That is indeed a great way to look at it.

[@cincydooley]

Exposed a fraud.

[@rockig5529]

Great analysis along with the analogy “like a frog that doesn’t know it’s being boiled yet”

[@Moont706]

I hope Michigan and Ohio State remain unbeaten until they play.

[@DannyWilliamH]

I look at that schedule for PSU and I see a 9 win team at worst, likely 10. Good team with some deficiencies. Which leads me to Michigan, a team that just throttled that 9 or 10 win team. Very solid performance from a team that, honestly, made enough errors to make the score look a lot closer than it was for almost 3 full quarters. Halfway through the 3rd it was a 7pt game and PSU had it at the Michigan 39. Then it fully fell apart on them, the weight finally broke them. Michigan is better offensively due to the QB position. McCarthy is McNamara with a little more of everything. They're putting the same amount on his plate mentally (not too much, tbh) and McCarthy can throw it better, run it better and generally looks more comfortable at the position. Going forward, can he win a game where the opponent is able to keep the Michigan run game from winning it alone? We may find out in 2 weeks, their next game. Defensively, a little less athletic but a bit more even across the board. Both edges are a drop from Hutchinson/Ojabo but the interior is better than 2021. The LBs are down their best (Hill-Green) but a bit more athletic than last year while not as comfortable all around. The secondary is a little less athletic due to losing Dax Hill but those that returned are a bit more comfortable in the system this year. OSU will be a tough matchup. I don't quite see them winning that game but I said the same last year. They just need to get by MSU first and worry about that when it comes. MSU is a mediocre but talented team that will come to play because they always do.

[@paulwall5706]

Good teams don't make the CFP and they will never win a National Title

[@scanza6084]

That one day. the Saturday after thanksgiving. One of the greatest college rivalries out there. This one, is the first to truly give me ‘06 vibes. Mike Hart v Troy Smith. Meet Blake Corum v CJ Stroud. Can’t fucking wait.

[@Andrew-mp9hu]

Harbaugh’s 19-2 since the beginning of last year. That running game with a burgeoning, young, but talented QB. The Game is going to be a showdown when both squads walk in at 11-0.

[@kevinchavis2755]

Crazy thing is Michigan is #15 and Penn St is #16 in the total team talent composite by 247sports. They’re basically even from that perspective.

[@TheRounder1980]

Harbaugh one thing he has done since Corona is develop all talent. Mich almost every guy is big and strong

[@JvariW]

I agree with both. I’ve said recently that we’ve figured out how to develop and that’s made the difference for us. Since the CFP has started (2014) UM and Penn St has had 8 five star recruits. OSU has had 26 I believe. The future is set for Mich to grow by leaps and bound. The snaps will add up at some point for this inexperienced Mich team. When that will happen your guess is as good as mine BUT if we are able to keep our staff moving forward.. we will be back to powerhouse form in 2-3 years.

[@CTback]

James Franklin turned Penn State into Vanderbilt?

[@jameshaney3701]

Michigan owned the line, both sides

[@B1G_Brother]

Put some respect on our name

[@josephtaschner4050]

Go blue!!!!

[@scottscottsdale7868]

I disagree. Penn State players knew they were getting beat.

[@chrishaugh1655]

It was nice to see Penn State back up my claim from earlier in the year that they're not a top 10 football team this year.

[@vilheard3030]

I've said the same thing, they thought they blew out a half "decent" Auburn team that would run through the SEC. After that game they swore up and down that they was elite. The reality is Penn State isn't good at all and Auburn wont win any games in their conference this season.

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Although I called an outright blow out beforehand. I was still shocked at how Michigan just pounded Penn State. This was very similar to what they did to OSU last year. Just obliterated that defensive line...

[@TheCollectorCave]

The last time I saw the o line open up holes that big against a quality opponent was last year against the Buckeyes. COMPLETE domination from Michigan's o line.

[@TNdawg]

Michigan might be the biggest surprise of the year. Good for Jim Harbaugh and that team after the failed nfl job search and the way last year ended

[@ericpackers1700]

Ya it cost him from recruiting at a top 5 level but this years momentum ontop of last years big ten title I think a Ohio st win again and another playoff would take their recruiting to a top 5 level

[@ericpackers1700]

Look at all the defense nfl draft picks in the first round

[@JS45678]

As a diehard Ohio State Buckeye fan going back to 1978, I think College Football is best when Michigan is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. All credit to Coach Harbaugh, his Staff, & the Great Fans for getting UM back on top. 👏 Hopefully, the Mighty Wolverines & my Beloved Buckeyes are undefeated going into the 11/26 showdown; May the better Team come out victorious….and it’s going to be us by double digits. 🤭

[@TheCollectorCave]

I respected your comment until the end! :-)

[@JS45678]

@@TheCollectorCave I love your reply! 😂 See you on the gridiron in late November dear friend!

[@bend4852]

I give credit to Michigan for sticking with Harbaugh and not firing him after several disappointing seasons. Harbaugh has proven himself to be a great coach in the NFL and college and this is the first time in a while I believe they have a legitimate chance to win the championship

[@JS45678]

@@bend4852 Well said! Go BUCKEYES! 🏈🫵🤠🤚🏈

[@thetruth1816]

Holy crap good ohio state fans exist ??

[@viekent]

1/4 mile*

[@glancyoutdoors1881]

Penn state is a team that is in a rebuild at fans refuse to admit that. They are building a good O line. 4 or 5 guys that are FR R-FR and recruits in 2023 that are top 12 O linemen in their class. And some of them are already starting. They are building for 2024 with Drew Allar Nick Singleton Kaden Saunders all being juniors. They should be the best offense in the country and if they blow it is on the coaching.

[@dutchvanfleet4309]

Wolverines forced to play down to PSU in first half...PSU totally unprepared and disorganized difficult to determine what Michigan needed to do next. Thus, second half Wolverines just pounded PSU as Lions still disorganized, poorly prepared and coaches totally confused. Not unusual but unusual for a Nationally ranked top10/ Big Ten team.

[@69UM24OSU12]

I remember thinking early in the second half, "Penn State has no business being within three touchdowns and they're ahead 17-16." I was worried they could end up with a smoke-and -mirrors win. But from there, Michigan took complete control and pulled away.

[@mikescatena5732]

Sean Clifford is terrible, Hames Franklin CANNOT game plan for a team. All season Penn State stacked the line and played man coverage, against Michigan, a power run team, they were playing dime with 4 ppl on the line. Franklin needs to own this stupid ass loss. And on offense!? There were no quick throws, no pressure beaters, no game planning, no imagination, absolutely nothing.

[@detsportsfan18]

As a Michigan fan I'm still not getting my hopes up. Defense was better last year, and we haven't won in Columbus since Drew Henson was QB, so expectations are still in check for me.

[@thonatim5321]

Michigan is legit. They could, maybe, perhaps improve and beat OSU and win the Natty. Georgia and Bama look weak so this year is the Big Ten's year.

[@thonatim5321]

@Mark Walter Agree. both Georgian and Bama are not as good as last year. Tennessee is showing signs of being good. Michigan and Ohio State are the top dogs. My prediction is the winner of the Ohio St vs Michigan game will be win the Natty.

[@ericpackers1700]

Corum is good but Donovan Edward's even better

[@stevenselleck5460]

Nah. Corums the best rb in america

[@Mystery_Man84]

Penn State fans, if u thought this was a bad run defensive performance, go look up 2020 UNC at Miami. Manny Diaz’s defense allowed 600+ yards to UNC so u better get used to this in big games. Manny Diaz gimmicky defenses 😂. What a joke

[@Edward_USMC13]

Diaz must have insane dirt on the big names in cfb. How this man continues getting 7 figure salaries is insulting. Quite simply the worst coach maybe ever lmao

[@Fed_Express]

The problem wasn't defense in this game. It was the offense. If anything it's a miracle that the defense kept us in the game in the first half and we were leading the game momentarily. We are terrible offensively and until Franklin leaves i don't expect this to change..we are overrated as shit and don't deserve any spot in the top 25 programs in the nation.

[@Edward_USMC13]

@@Fed_Express don't disagree with this take man but PSU has some DUDES on defense and I think Diaz has little to nothing to do with that. Lions recruit very strong and I have no doubt they will challenge my Buckeyes in HV. Clifford is just not good enough tho. Allar is a future star but Franklin probably needs to go. To much talent to be boat raced like that

[@Mystery_Man84]

@@Fed_Express I feel your pain but how can u give up 400+ yards rushing in a game & say that the defense isn’t the problem? 🤔

[@Fed_Express]

@@Mystery_Man84 Because when the opposition plays 42 minutes on the field it will eventually wear your defense out. Defense played below par, for sure. But in the the first half, defense was out on field for 23 out of 30 minutes in which they denied Michigan 2 TDs and got one of our own. The only reason why we were even in the game by half time was the defense. In the second half we needed the offense to come through which never happened and defense by that time was gassed out. I understand your position but my assessment is that 400+ yards was the ramification of them being tired rather than a cause of defense's ineptness. It was the offense which bloody sucked and it then became anemic.

[@bigballerproductions4684]

This was hard to watch

[@jonjhon8491]

Get some glasses home boi

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

The funniest part of this year's game is that Penn State fans used their "We destroyed Auburn on the road" argument as their case for being able to beat Michigan. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That wasn't the Cam Newton Auburn. 2022 Auburn team is trash!.

[@jacobdewey2053]

Unfortunately for my poor Auburn Tigers, you are correct that they suck this year. I don't think they were as bad as the score made it appear but they aren't good. Happy to see Michigan beat them so soundly. I was in the student section and it was super fun

[@vilheard3030]

Thank you, I'm a Auburn fan and everything you said is spot on. They beat one of Auburn worst teams since 2012. Auburn is 3-4 and we'll be extremely lucky to win 2 more games this season.

[@trevorn9657]

Nothing against Michigan but I think PSU is far rom a quality football team. Going into this season the ceiling was 8 wins. Most people expected 1-2 losses BEFORE the Michigan game. But they go 5-0 against bad opponents (except maybe Purdue and that came down to the wire) and all the sudden are in the national conversation. Shouldn't have been a top 10 team. At best a top 20 at the moment. Way too young and the coaches don't develop talent well so underdeveloped. Usually by this time in the season the freshman are in their groove. PSU never gets into a groove and ALWAYS falls apart in big games. There's no fire - no energy. One of the only football teams that gets punched in the mouth once and can't answer to adversity. Maybe its because the starting QB is more worried about his NIL Agency than putting the time into the team. All in all - hats off to Michigan; that was total dominance. I think a lot of PSU fans are scratching their heads at how uncompetitive it was. Not what you expect after consecutive top recruiting class and hiring a name like Manny Diaz. Hoping Allar can execute this offense because its anemic against teams with a pulse. Too many plays result in being behind the chains - no wonder they're always last on 3rd down %.

[@alanboody7004]

Yeah, Michigan isn't good. Penn State is just bad. Got it.

[@markspaniola8596]

Pate's pre-season top 10 looks good with Michigan #4. His had Michigan higher than most. McCarthy was the weakest link to the strong chain. He wasn't good enough to beat Ohio State or the SEC big boys.

[@HyzersGR]

JJ had a great game against Ohio State last year and helped beat them.

[@DougieG7130]

I would like to see Michigan play from at least 7-14 points and comeback to win, because I'm not convinced that they can do it. They remind me of the 2019 Baltimore Ravens who destroyed their opponents with a ground attack but when the were trailing the Titans in the playoffs and Lamar was forced to throw 59 times they crumbled.

[@davidhalk9383]

There hasn't been a team yet who can put them behind by 7 - 14 points yet - MICHIGAN'S defense is pretty darn good as well.

[@JKMYST]

JJ didn't answer the bell. It isn't hard to throw when you're averaging 8 YPC. Can JJ throw when he has to is the big question going forward

[@drae408]

I don't think he needed to do much given the fact that those two RB's said give me the dam ball. Go BLUE!!!

[@cody-rt]

He was clutch with his legs on 3rd down and had some great throws negated by penalties. Great day for McCarthy outside of two balls put in harm's way.

[@fredharris1049]

JJ did have a pretty awful throw that Corum somehow ended up catching, but that pass is also intercepted about 90% of the time. Even Harbaugh knew it was a terrible decision, and you could see his body language on the sideline. JJ has to clean that up.

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Maybe you missed the part about JJ having the highest completion % in all of college football.

[@AiBestBuys]

You also cant blame him for the Michigan Offensive Scheme. Not only did is he 13% more efficient than Cade, it was his run fake on the Blake Corum TD that sprung that play. He does more than what is in the box score, go watch the PSU saftey #4 bite on the JJ run fake, comes down hill about 4/5 yards, and Blake was able to find the space. Dont be a box score warrior.

[@roaddog1973]

Still needed most of 3 quarters to do it. Ohio State's starters are typically on the bench by that point in the game.

[@HyzersGR]

Penn State would beat Notre Dame by 2 TDs

[@dearriusprice150]

@@HyzersGR sit back and watch Ohio state put away Iowa in the second quarter and have the starters sitting before the 4th

[@Thethinker6141]

Penn State is a horrible thing Michigan still has not played anybody

[@jivepatrol6833]

Penn State isn't very good. Need to clean house and rebuild. Too soft to beat anyone good. Cupcakes anyone? 😂😂

[@Kennard_05]

😔

[@Edward_USMC13]

scUM is really good and I am far less confident in the Buckeyes eviscerating them this year. I think we win bc of home field and OSU is truly just that good this season but props to ttun bc you all r no joke. No plausible excuse for both teams being 11-0 going into the game. Almost certainly with both ranked in top 3...Can't wait 😃

[@mroberts566]

Michigan is better than they were last year. Better QB, offensive line, and running backs. Defense is probably not quite as good as last year, but close. Unfortunately Ohio State has also improved. Whether they’re both undefeated or not, it’s going to be a great game.

[@paulwall5706]

Franklin is a 🤡🤣😂😅

[@travissmith9488]

Why are Michigan and Tennessee ranked lower than Ohio State when Ohio State has played nobody? Will be interesting to see the JP poll this week.

[@travissmith9488]

@@pa28cfi That's only if certain past assumptions are baked into the AP poll. Which it really shouldn't be. I'm talking about objective things like results and strength of schedule. Heck, OSU played a much closer game against MSU this year and let them score 20 points. Maybe OSU is actually worse this year? We will have to wait and see.

[@TT-wu5zq]

is this your first year following college football?

[@travissmith9488]

@@TT-wu5zq Sick burn 🤣

[@cincydooley]

@@travissmith9488 Michigan played 3 of the worst teams in CFB to start the season. Michigans SOS is 31 right now. Ohio state is 7. Ohio states FPI is 6 points higher than Michigan. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@travissmith9488]

@@cincydooley 🤣 OSU hasn't beat a team with a winning record outside of a MAC school. There's no way their strength of schedule is better than Michigan up to this point. Not even close. Do your homework.

[@stevelenores5637]

Buckeyes already analyzing this game. They will have an answer. Still will be a dogfight.

[@TY9941_]

Michigan has yet to reveal the majority of their offensive playbook. We’ll see what kind of defensive guru Jim Knowles is

[@TY9941_]

@@thedudeabides76 If the QB throws multiple interceptions then they will struggle. Great observation, thank you 👏 👏

[@stevelenores5637]

@UCUI9rBSJeHGjeVxvtr6vLOQ Both the Buckeye offense and defense are built around the OL DL. Linebackers are commenting how they don't have to fight through blockers this year to reach running backs. Pretty sure Buckeyes can hold Michigan to about half the rushing yards Penn State gave up. Pretty clear Penn State Defense worn out. Last TD defenders let the running back score so they could get a rest. Even if just for a set of downs. Buckeyes will need to slow down their own offense so as to give defense a rest. Buckeyes will win but they have to play smart. 4 quarter game for sure.

[@MrBobbyz24]

SEC~ Michigan is overrated, look at their non-conference schedule, they didn't play anyone. Now excuse us while we go beat up an FCS team in the 2nd half of the season.

[@kevinluzier799]

Franklin is a fraud