White Earns 27-0 Win Over Blue In Annual Spring Game
On a windy Saturday afternoon in Happy Valley, the Penn State football team took to the field in Beaver Stadium for its annual Blue-White Game presented by Highmark. The White squad earned a 27-0 win over the Blue team, concluding the spring practice calendar for the Nittany Lions.
Starting quarterback Drew Allar threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, helping the White squad to the 27-0 victory in the culmination of spring practice. This marks the second consecutive Blue & White contest where Allar threw for precisely 202 yards.
Harris, a newcomer to the Penn State roster, posted seven total tackles, including two for loss, in a solid defensive effort against the White team. The sophomore also recorded a pass breakup in the Blue-White Game.
Quinton Martin Jr. scored the game's first touchdown, scampering into the end zone for a nine-yard score to put the white team up 7-0 at the 10:06 mark of the second quarter. The talented freshman also scored on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Freshman tight end Andrew Rappleyea hauled in a 30-yard score with 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter, increasing the White team's lead to 27-0.
For the White team, Wallace III hauled in five of seven targets for a game-high 72 yards. Zakee Wheatley and Amin Vanover each recorded interceptions in the annual Blue-White Game. Wheatley picked off Pribula late in the first quarter on a pass intended for Julian Fleming. At the same time, Vanover intercepted quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer early in the fourth quarter, setting up a Martin touchdown run.
Six passing plays and two rushing plays over 15 yards highlighted the White offense's attack on Saturday afternoon. A pair of 30-yard passes from Allar, one to Kaden Saunders, and a touchdown to Rappleyea were the longest plays of the day for either team.
An estimated 67,000 fans showed out to support the Nittany Lions at their annual spring game. Through the swirling wind, The Penn State faithful supported the Nittany Lions in their conclusion to spring practice.
Four Nittany Lions were recognized for their performances during spring practice at halftime of the game. Redshirt sophomore Audavion Collins was presented with the Jim O'Hora Award, Redshirt junior Liam Clifford was given the Red Worrell Award, and junior Riley Thompson was given the Coaches Special Team Award.
Cam Miller and Nick Dawkins were honored with the Frank Patrick Memorial Total Commitment Award, which annually goes to squad members who consistently follow through with their responsibilities in all facets of the football program and do so in an exemplary manner. This includes academic pursuits, off-season preparation, in-season commitment, demeanor, and community service.
