New Sticky Note

Preseason Week 1: Penn State Nittany Lions at Mississippi State Bulldogs (MSU)

August 16, 2025
82°
Davis Wade Stadium (Starkville, MS) Attendance: 45,437 (74%)
PSU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 7-Keith Honore kicks 73 yards from MSU 35 to PSU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (15:00) 17-Jack Hallock pass complete to 84-Pedro Stinson to PSU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Parks. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MSU 44-Roy Bentley)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PSU 35 (14:56) 17-Jack Hallock pass complete to 84-Pedro Stinson to PSU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-William Fletcher. 84-Pedro Stinson made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-PSU 44 (14:16) 34-Pedro Wingo ran to MSU 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-John Baltimore.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
1-10-MSU 44 (13:40) 17-Jack Hallock pass incomplete, intended for 88-Paul Rottman.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Run Key
2-10-MSU 44 (13:37) 17-Jack Hallock pass INTERCEPTED by 37-Mark Parks at MSU 41. 37-Mark Parks to MSU 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 78-David Staley.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-MSU 44 (13:34) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 48-Robert Dorazio. incomplete, intended for 84-Michael Weeks. PENALTY - Offsides (PSU 76-Walter Bromley)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
1-5-MSU 49 (13:29) 18-David Varela pass complete to 21-Shawn Garnett to PSU 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 35-Raymond Hunt.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 45 (12:51) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to PSU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Daniel McCollum.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-8-PSU 43 (12:12) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to PSU 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 75-Kevin Fischer. 51-Michael Austin missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-10-PSU 45 (11:35) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 48-Robert Dorazio. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-10-PSU 45 (11:31) 14-Scott McElroy punts 40 yards to PSU 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 5 (11:25) 34-Pedro Wingo ran to PSU 3 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Ronald Drew.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-11-PSU 3 (10:41) 20-Donte Watts ran to PSU 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Karl Bass.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
3-10-PSU 5 (10:07) 17-Jack Hallock pass Pass knocked down by 37-Mark Parks. incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Carpenter.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
4-10-PSU 5 (10:04) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 47 yards to MSU 48. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 48 (9:58) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to MSU 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-James Phan.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-9-MSU 50 (9:21) 18-David Varela pass complete to 21-Shawn Garnett to PSU 29 for 21 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 29 (8:38) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 58-William Chandler. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-10-PSU 29 (8:35) 18-David Varela pass complete to 23-Kevin Holmes to PSU 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Gary Small. PENALTY - Holding (MSU 25-Richard Tabron)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
2-20-PSU 39 (8:31) 5-Wilmer Bailey ran to PSU 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradford Lapointe.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
3-7-PSU 27 (7:56) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Patrick Peterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-7-PSU 27 (7:52) 7-Keith Honore 44 yard field goal is GOOD. MSU 3 PSU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:48) 7-Keith Honore kicks 69 yards from MSU 35 to PSU -4. 19-Clint Simpson for 104yards. TOUCHDOWN! MSU 3 PSU 6
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(7:34) Extra point GOOD by 13-Arthur Mann. MSU 3 PSU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:34) 13-Arthur Mann kicks 74 yards from PSU 35 to MSU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MSU 25 (7:34) 18-David Varela pass complete to 13-Homer Koenig to MSU 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 52-Daniel McCollum.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
1-10-MSU 36 (6:48) 18-David Varela pass complete to 13-Homer Koenig to MSU 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Cooper. Nice job by 13-Homer Koenig on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
2-6-MSU 40 (6:10) 18-David Varela pass complete to 10-Kelvin Grant to MSU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Dorazio.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-6-MSU 41 (5:30) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 49-Gary Small. incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Peterson. PENALTY - Pass Interference (PSU 49-Gary Small)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
1-10-MSU 47 (5:26) 18-David Varela pass complete to 10-Kelvin Grant to PSU 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 59-Edward Riner.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
1-10-PSU 39 (4:40) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 48-Robert Dorazio. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-10-PSU 39 (4:38) 18-David Varela pass complete to 80-Walter Russell to PSU 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Daniel McCollum.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
3-4-PSU 34 (3:55) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 33 for a short gain. Tackle by 76-Walter Bromley.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
4-4-PSU 33 (3:23) 7-Keith Honore 50 yard field goal is GOOD. MSU 6 PSU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:19) 7-Keith Honore kicks 71 yards from MSU 35 to PSU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (3:19) 34-Pedro Wingo ran to PSU 29 for 4 yards. 34-Pedro Wingo FUMBLES (46-John Baltimore) recovered by PSU-78-David Staley at PSU 28. Tackle by 37-Mark Parks.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-7-PSU 28 (2:38) 34-Pedro Wingo ran to PSU 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Jay Joyce.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-6-PSU 29 (1:58) 34-Pedro Wingo ran to PSU 27 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Roy Chalmers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-8-PSU 27 (1:13) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 51 yards to MSU 22. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 22 (1:07) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 59-Edward Riner. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-MSU 22 (1:04) 18-David Varela pass complete to 25-Richard Tabron to MSU 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 95-Hector Gillard.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MSU 32 (0:27) 18-David Varela pass complete to 10-Kelvin Grant to MSU 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Dorazio.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
End of first quarter.
2-5-MSU 37 (15:00) 18-David Varela pass complete to 11-Frank Smith to PSU 40 for 23 yards. Tackle by 21-Steven Lang.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
1-10-PSU 40 (14:21) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Hector Gillard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-11-PSU 41 (13:36) 18-David Varela pass complete to 13-Homer Koenig to PSU 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Dorazio.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-PSU 34 (12:53) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 95-Hector Gillard. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
4-5-PSU 34 (12:50) 7-Keith Honore 52 yard field goal is GOOD. MSU 9 PSU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:46) 7-Keith Honore kicks 73 yards from MSU 35 to PSU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (12:46) 20-Donte Watts ran to PSU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 1-Michael Harris.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-7-PSU 28 (12:13) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Jay Joyce.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
3-6-PSU 29 (11:34) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 27 for -2 yards. Tackle by 54-Ronald Drew.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
4-8-PSU 27 (10:52) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 45 yards to MSU 28. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 28 (10:45) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to MSU 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-William Carter.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
2-5-MSU 33 (10:04) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
3-5-MSU 33 (10:02) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 11-Frank Smith.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-5-MSU 33 (10:00) 14-Scott McElroy punts 45 yards to PSU 22. Fair Catch by 82-Brian Carpenter.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 22 (9:53) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-John Baltimore.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
2-11-PSU 21 (9:19) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 70-Jay Joyce.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-9-PSU 23 (8:40) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 1-Michael Harris. 82-Brian Carpenter breaks down the CB. 1-Michael Harris got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
4-4-PSU 28 (8:02) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 45 yards to MSU 26. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 26 (7:55) 18-David Varela pass complete to 84-Michael Weeks to MSU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Gary Small.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-MSU 36 (7:12) 18-David Varela pass complete to 84-Michael Weeks to MSU 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 67-Joshua Moore.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-MSU 39 (6:38) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to MSU 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Cooper. PENALTY - Offsides (PSU 97-Francisco Mendez)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-5-MSU 44 (6:36) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 22-Harold Munoz.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 46 (5:56) 18-David Varela pass complete to 19-Stanley Rotz to PSU 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-William Carter.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-4-PSU 40 (5:11) 18-David Varela pass complete to 19-Stanley Rotz to PSU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Leslie Peachey. Pressure by 67-Joshua Moore. 31-Leslie Peachey got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 32 (4:34) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Peterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-PSU 32 (4:31) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradford Lapointe. PSU 97-Francisco Mendez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
3-8-PSU 30 (3:53) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-8-PSU 30 (3:49) 7-Keith Honore 48 yard field goal is GOOD. MSU 12 PSU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:46) 7-Keith Honore kicks 69 yards from MSU 35 to PSU -4. 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 25 for 29 yards. Tackle by 7-Keith Honore.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (3:40) 20-Donte Watts ran to PSU 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 46-John Baltimore.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
2-10-PSU 25 (3:05) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Ronald Drew.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
3-9-PSU 26 (2:25) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 26 for a short gain. 43-Bryce Jarrett FUMBLES (59-Mark Cochran) recovered by PSU-65-Robert Puga at PSU 26. Tackle by 93-Eric Velazquez. PSU 20-Donte Watts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-10-PSU 26 (2:00) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 47 yards to MSU 27. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes. PENALTY - Offsides (MSU 93-Eric Velazquez)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-5-PSU 31 (1:54) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 39 yards to MSU 31.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 31 (1:46) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 13-Homer Koenig.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MSU 31 (1:44) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 38-Nicholas Arevalo. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-MSU 31 (1:41) 18-David Varela pass complete to 13-Homer Koenig to MSU 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Nicholas Arevalo.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
Timeout MSU
1-10-MSU 41 (1:35) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 90-Gary Cooper. incomplete, intended for 21-Shawn Garnett. PENALTY - Holding (MSU 79-John Bart)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-20-MSU 31 (1:31) 18-David Varela pass complete to 23-Kevin Holmes to MSU 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Dorazio. Nice job by 23-Kevin Holmes on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-18-MSU 33 (0:50) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 48 for 18 yards. Tackle by 38-Nicholas Arevalo. PSU 98-Johnathan Roberts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
Timeout MSU
1-10-PSU 48 (0:44) 18-David Varela pass complete to 86-Patrick Peterson to PSU 32 for 17 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Shaw. Nice job by 86-Patrick Peterson on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 32 (0:23) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 10-Kelvin Grant. PSU 62-Gary McWhorter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-PSU 32 (0:21) 18-David Varela pass complete to 84-Michael Weeks to PSU 18 for 13 yards. Tackle by 22-Harold Munoz. 84-Michael Weeks breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout MSU
1-10-PSU 18 (0:03) 7-Keith Honore 36 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 13-Arthur Mann kicks 75 yards from PSU 35 to MSU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MSU 25 (15:00) 18-David Varela pass complete to 21-Shawn Garnett to MSU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 67-Joshua Moore. Great move by 21-Shawn Garnett to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-9-MSU 26 (14:19) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
3-9-MSU 26 (14:16) 18-David Varela pass complete to 84-Michael Weeks to MSU 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Francisco Mendez.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-6-MSU 29 (13:32) 14-Scott McElroy punts 47 yards to PSU 24. Fair Catch by 82-Brian Carpenter. MSU 79-John Bart was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 24 (13:25) 2-Michael Irvin sacked at PSU 17 for -7 yards (69-Jeff Smith). Sack allowed by 74-Don Koval.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-17-PSU 17 (12:47) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 1-Michael Harris. Great move by 82-Brian Carpenter to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
3-13-PSU 22 (12:07) 2-Michael Irvin pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Leo Oneill. Pressure by 39-Daniel Papa.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
4-13-PSU 22 (12:03) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 42 yards to MSU 36. 23-Kevin Holmes to MSU 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 32-Calvin Flannigan.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 48 (11:53) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 84-Michael Weeks.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MSU 48 (11:51) 18-David Varela sacked at MSU 39 for -8 yards (98-Johnathan Roberts). Sack allowed by 79-John Bart.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
3-18-MSU 39 (11:11) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 13-Homer Koenig. Pressure by 91-James Phan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-18-MSU 39 (11:07) 14-Scott McElroy punts 33 yards to PSU 28. PSU 38-Nicholas Arevalo was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 28 (10:58) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Karl Bass.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-8-PSU 29 (10:15) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 83-Steve Quintero to PSU 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Karl Bass.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-5-PSU 33 (9:39) 2-Michael Irvin pass Pass knocked down by 1-Michael Harris. incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Carpenter. Pressure by 33-William Fletcher.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
4-5-PSU 33 (9:35) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 45 yards to MSU 22. 23-Kevin Holmes to MSU 34 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Donte Watts.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 34 (9:26) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 46 for 20 yards.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout MSU
1-10-PSU 46 (8:45) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to PSU 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 62-Gary McWhorter.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-1-PSU 37 (7:59) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 48-Robert Dorazio. incomplete, intended for 21-Shawn Garnett.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-1-PSU 37 (7:55) 18-David Varela pass complete to 84-Michael Weeks to PSU 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Harold Munoz.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 27 (7:12) 43-Bradley Johnson ran to PSU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 49-Gary Small. MSU 79-John Bart was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-PSU 27 (6:34) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to PSU 18 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-William Carter. MSU 78-Timothy Killgore was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PSU 98-Johnathan Roberts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 4 Deep Zone
3-1-PSU 18 (5:47) 23-Kevin Holmes ran for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MSU 18 PSU 7
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
(5:43) Extra point GOOD by 7-Keith Honore. MSU 19 PSU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:43) 7-Keith Honore kicks 64 yards from MSU 35 to PSU 1. 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 17 for 18 yards. Tackle by 41-Dirk Ackerman.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 17 (5:40) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Ronald Drew.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-7-PSU 21 (5:06) 2-Michael Irvin sacked at PSU 13 for -8 yards (59-Mark Cochran). Sack allowed by 60-Steven Joyner.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
3-15-PSU 13 (4:28) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 12-Louis Gibbons to PSU 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Daniel Papa.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-PSU 17 (3:48) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 44 yards to MSU 39. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 39 (3:42) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 38-Nicholas Arevalo. incomplete, intended for 10-Kelvin Grant.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MSU 39 (3:38) 21-Shawn Garnett ran to MSU 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 22-Harold Munoz.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MSU 49 (2:53) 18-David Varela pass complete to 10-Kelvin Grant to PSU 39 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Harold Munoz.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 39 (2:18) 18-David Varela sacked at PSU 41 for -2 yards (91-James Phan). Sack allowed by 51-Michael Austin. 31-Leslie Peachey got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
2-12-PSU 41 (1:39) 18-David Varela pass complete to 19-Stanley Rotz to PSU 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Nicholas Arevalo.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-PSU 33 (1:01) 18-David Varela sacked at PSU 42 for -8 yards (91-James Phan). Sack allowed by 51-Michael Austin.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
4-13-PSU 42 (0:23) 14-Scott McElroy punts 36 yards to PSU 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 6 (0:13) 2-Michael Irvin pass Pass knocked down by 39-Daniel Papa. incomplete, intended for 12-Louis Gibbons.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-10-PSU 6 (0:10) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Ronald Drew.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
End of third quarter.
3-7-PSU 9 (15:00) 20-Donte Watts ran to PSU 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-John Baltimore.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz - Run Key
4-5-PSU 11 (14:23) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 50 yards to MSU 39. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 39 (14:16) 5-Wilmer Bailey ran to PSU 45 for 16 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradford Lapointe.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 45 (13:40) 15-Russell Schaller pass incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Lee.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-PSU 45 (13:38) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to PSU 30 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Harold Munoz. MSU 64-Geraldo Paro was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-PSU 30 (12:58) 15-Russell Schaller pass complete to 87-Roger Lee to PSU 17 for 13 yards. Tackle by 31-Leslie Peachey.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 17 (12:19) 15-Russell Schaller pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Patrick Peterson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-PSU 17 (12:16) 34-Michael Shank ran to PSU 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 49-Gary Small.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-9-PSU 15 (11:38) 15-Russell Schaller pass complete to 87-Roger Lee to PSU 4 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Leslie Peachey. 87-Roger Lee breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-4-PSU 4 (10:52) 23-Kevin Holmes ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MSU 25 PSU 7
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz - Pass Key
(10:50) Extra point by 52-Mark Wigfall is NO GOOD. (Wide Left) PSU 38-Nicholas Arevalo was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:50) 14-Scott McElroy kicks 48 yards from MSU 35 to PSU 17. 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 31 for 14 yards. Tackle by 22-Joseph Bagley. 12-Louis Gibbons totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 31 (10:47) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 35-John Smith.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-11-PSU 31 (10:13) 43-Bryce Jarrett ran to PSU 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 35-John Smith.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-PSU 36 (9:29) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Daniel Papa. 82-Brian Carpenter breaks down the CB. Pressure by 92-Frank Alvarez. 39-Daniel Papa got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-PSU 42 (8:47) 2-Michael Irvin sacked at PSU 35 for -7 yards (32-Donald Burke)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Run Key
2-17-PSU 35 (8:27) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 20-Donte Watts to MSU 44 for 22 yards. Tackle by 22-Joseph Bagley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MSU 44 (7:58) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 27-James Braden to MSU 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 3-Joseph Mercer.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-6-MSU 39 (7:40) 2-Michael Irvin pass incomplete, dropped by 25-Clark Doucet. Pressure by 74-James Cox.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz - Pass Key
3-6-MSU 39 (7:36) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 82-Brian Carpenter to MSU 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Daniel Papa. Great move by 82-Brian Carpenter to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
1-10-MSU 28 (7:15) 2-Michael Irvin pass INTERCEPTED by 41-Dirk Ackerman at MSU 22. 41-Dirk Ackerman to MSU 22 for 0 yards. Tackle by 83-Steve Quintero. PSU 65-Robert Puga was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-MSU 22 (7:11) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to MSU 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Cooper.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-6-MSU 26 (6:29) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to MSU 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradford Lapointe.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-1-MSU 31 (5:55) 5-Wilmer Bailey ran to MSU 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradford Lapointe.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
1-10-MSU 40 (5:22) 15-Russell Schaller pass incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Lee.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MSU 40 (5:19) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to MSU 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 62-Gary McWhorter. PSU 98-Johnathan Roberts was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-5-MSU 46 (4:44) 15-Russell Schaller pass Pass knocked down by 51-William Carter. incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Lee.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-MSU 46 (4:41) 14-Scott McElroy punts 63 yards to PSU -8.4-5-MSU 46 (4:41) 14-Scott McElroy punts 63 yards to PSU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 20 (4:33) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 43-Bryce Jarrett to PSU 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-Karl Bass.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-PSU 27 (4:09) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 82-Brian Carpenter to PSU 44 for 17 yards. Tackle by 35-John Smith. Great move by 82-Brian Carpenter to get free of his coverage. PSU 43-Bryce Jarrett was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
1-10-PSU 44 (3:44) 2-Michael Irvin sacked at PSU 37 for -7 yards (92-Frank Alvarez). Sack allowed by 60-Steven Joyner.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-17-PSU 37 (3:19) 2-Michael Irvin pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Steve Quintero.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-17-PSU 37 (3:17) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 86-Matthew Fleming to MSU 48 for 15 yards. Tackle by 92-Frank Alvarez. 86-Matthew Fleming made a great move on the CB. Pressure by 20-Tyrone Vasquez. MSU 22-Joseph Bagley was injured on the play. PENALTY - Offsides (MSU 91-Anthony Monroe)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
3-12-PSU 42 (3:11) 20-Donte Watts ran to PSU 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-John Smith.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
4-11-PSU 44 (2:50) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 59 yards to MSU -3.4-11-PSU 44 (2:50) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 59 yards to MSU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 20 (2:41) 15-Russell Schaller pass complete to 23-Kevin Holmes to MSU 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-William Carter.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-7-MSU 23 (2:00) 5-Wilmer Bailey ran to MSU 33 for 10 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradford Lapointe.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
Timeout PSU
1-10-MSU 33 (1:55) 15-Russell Schaller pass complete to 23-Kevin Holmes to MSU 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 97-Francisco Mendez. Great move by 23-Kevin Holmes to get free of his coverage. MSU 13-Homer Koenig was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout PSU
2-2-MSU 40 (1:48) 15-Russell Schaller pass Pass knocked down by 97-Francisco Mendez. incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Lee.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-2-MSU 40 (1:46) 23-Kevin Holmes ran to MSU 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Gary Cooper.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Run Key
Timeout PSU
4-2-MSU 41 (1:42) 14-Scott McElroy punts 60 yards to PSU -1.4-2-MSU 41 (1:42) 14-Scott McElroy punts 60 yards to PSU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 20 (1:35) 2-Michael Irvin sacked at PSU 10 for -10 yards (92-Frank Alvarez). Sack allowed by 60-Steven Joyner. 60-Steven Joyner was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-20-PSU 10 (1:11) 2-Michael Irvin pass complete to 43-Bryce Jarrett to PSU 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 35-John Smith. 43-Bryce Jarrett breaks down the CB. Pressure by 20-Tyrone Vasquez. PSU 43-Bryce Jarrett was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-15-PSU 15 (0:51) 2-Michael Irvin pass incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Carpenter. Pressure by 20-Tyrone Vasquez. That ball didn't get thrown well at all. MSU 20-Tyrone Vasquez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
4-15-PSU 15 (0:47) 6-Benjamin Rivera punts 49 yards to MSU 35. Fair Catch by 23-Kevin Holmes. PSU 20-Donte Watts was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 35 (0:40) PENALTY - False Start (MSU 43-Bradley Johnson)
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-15-MSU 30 (0:40) 15-Russell Schaller kneeled down to MSU 30 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Mississippi State Bulldogs (MSU) 25, Penn State Nittany Lions 7