UNIVERSITY PARK— Penn State did get to ring its victory bell Saturday afternoon but to be frank, the win left a sour taste in the mouths of many Penn State fans.
Bowling Green, which came in as a five-touchdown underdog, led Penn State 24-20 at the half and didn’t punt until the third quarter.
Although Penn State eventually won, 34-27, the outcome was in doubt until the last five minutes.
There was some good, such as the win and the performances of RB Nicholas Singleton (13 carries, 119 yards, TD, one catch, 14 yards, TD) RB Kaytron Allen (14 carries, 101 yards) and TE Tyler Warren (8 catches, 146 yards, Penn State single-game yardage record for a tight end).
Here’s how social media reacted to Penn State football’s win.
We win, we ring the victory bell 🔔 pic.twitter.com/vphwI7lB1z
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) September 7, 2024
Only won 34-27. I wouldn’t really celebrate that.
— Lukas (@Twister32733092) September 7, 2024
Less late nights at Pi Kappa Alpha and more game prep.
— JustaRandomDude (@JLewis320) September 7, 2024
you almost got your bell rung, much to fix
— Chris W. (@GenPatton44) September 7, 2024
y'all are NOT the phillies
— broad street sufferer (@bstreetsufferer) September 7, 2024
Y’all shouldn’t be ringing shit. 💩
— Cas Kelly 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 (@KellyCasmiere) September 7, 2024
Congratulations to our Penn State Football team on the win at home!!! 🏈💙🦁🎉 We enjoyed watching & cheering on the Penn State Football team from our home and our family is very happy with the win .🏠🏈💙🏈🦁🌷🎉 #WeArePennState I'm a Proud Penn State Alumni.👩🎓📔🖊📚🏈💙🦁 https://t.co/Laf87DG9JR
— Kimberly Mumford (@Kimmy2858) September 7, 2024
Don’t want Penn State to give up 300 yards to Bowling Green in one half? You, fan, have no one to blame but yourself for not giving more money to Happy Valley United, asshole.
— Kevin Horne (@KevinHornePSU) September 7, 2024
On Monday, James Franklin said not enough people were talking about the Penn State defense.
Today, many are talking, but not for positive reasons. Bowling Green with 288 yards already.
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) September 7, 2024
Ugly, ugly game.
Sleep walked through the 1st half then played sloppy in the 2nd. A win is a win but you cannot take teams lightly, they got caught with their pants down big time.
— PSU Everything (@PSU_Strong) September 7, 2024
Nick Singleton is a blessing man
— PSU Everything (@PSU_Strong) September 7, 2024
A ton of respect for Bowling Green. That’s a team that will be competing for the MAC Championship this year.
We had no business letting them keep it that close, but they punched us in the mouth early and weren’t scared.
— Penn State Talk (@PSURecruitTalk) September 7, 2024
Penn State 🤝 Oregon
— Dr. Cannabis Coca Cola (@Nietzbux1) September 7, 2024
Better be a wake up call
— Moxanaqua (@moxanaqua45327) September 7, 2024
As we saw Week 1, sluggish games happen. We need the second half defensive effort for entire games in the Big Ten.
— 🐐 (@TheGOATFollower) September 7, 2024
Defense played much better in the 2nd half. Offense looks MUCH better than last year. They are still adjusting. I just care about wins right now.
— Tom Pounder (@tapounder) September 7, 2024
Not good enough, guys.
Need some progress in that bye week. pic.twitter.com/K7vV5f5jht
— NCNittany (@NittanyNC) September 7, 2024
Way too close for comfort. But it’s a W!
— SaltyCaptMacUSMC (@SaltyCaptMac29) September 7, 2024
By the skin of your teeth
— DuncaninCT (@Duncannotcoffee) September 7, 2024
Against Michigan State last season was the only time it previously happened.
To add on, Penn State has had two 100-yard rushers siamotainously in two of its last three regular-season games. https://t.co/gPPuDxLV5o
— Joe Smeltzer (@joesmeltzer775) September 7, 2024
Penn State punter Riley Thompson is playing quite well today.
I don’t know about Bowling Green’s punter because I haven’t seen him yet.
— Joe Smeltzer (@joesmeltzer775) September 7, 2024
If you liked Penn State -35.5 then you’ll love them at -9.5 pic.twitter.com/YpmMoMV3wl
— The Daily Hitman (@DailyHitman) September 7, 2024
Bowling Green absolutely giving it to Penn State
I will be standing while watching this one pic.twitter.com/xBms6ctUUI
— Cole Adams (@coleadamss) September 7, 2024
Absolutely fucking pathetic disgrace from James Franklin & #PennState today. Wiping away every single ounce of goodwill earned in Morgantown last week. Holy shit.
— Jeff D. Lowe (@JeffDLowe) September 7, 2024
How mid is West Virginia then?
— Rick Junior (@mrrickjunior) September 7, 2024
Final Penn State-Bowling Green thoughts:
🏈 Obviously, that performance will not cut it against USC
🏈 Nicholas Singleton has never looked better
🏈 Is it too early to worry about this defense? Maybe. But I don’t think it’s illogical.More to come on @NittanySN pic.twitter.com/3SMR7uMSWe
— Joe Smeltzer (@joesmeltzer775) September 7, 2024
I have such a double edged sword feeling right now.
On one side, they played about as bad as possible and still won.
On the other side, they played about as bad as possible against 1 of the 3 worst teams on the schedule.
— PSU Everything (@PSU_Strong) September 7, 2024
