Penn State wins, 55-13

Ok, so Syracuse isn't very good. They're quite bad. But Penn State--sans the early fumble by Daryll Clark--didn't let the hype get to them, and played with confidence. The offense is humming, and the defense has been surprisingly stout. How far will this team go? I don't know, but there's all the makings for a great run.

The Good: The offense cranked out 55 points. How can anyone complain right now? Penn State isn't going to win the time of possession. But by scoring so many points, it forces opponents to play catch-up from the beginning. Evan Royster didn't have a monster game, but his early runs set the balance for the passing game. All three Penn State quarterbacks had at least a touchdown pass.

The Bad: Clark's early fumble won't get a free pass next time. You can't lose the ball on the first series against Illinois, Ohio State or Michigan. Also, I was less than impressed by Penn State's return teams.

Overall: I thought it was a good game, but now is the time to start getting picky. Penn State relaxed too early. The wide receivers were fantastic, and the line didn't give up a sack, again. This was a good win over a very bad team. But a win on the road is a win on the road, and Penn State hasn't done so well away from Beaver Stadium. So I'm happy.

Tomorrow, I'll have the full Penn State game review, and a quick review of the USC/Ohio State game.