College Football 25 Dynasty Week 1 - Penn St vs West Virginia

[Music] [Music] Morgantown West Virginia home to The Mountaineers in a fan base that has been shall we say preparing since early in the morning for the battle we have in store what a game and what potential drama we have in store you've seen this script before top 10 team goes into a cauldron of emotion on the road and just hopes to be able to get out and tell about it as we see the number sevenam in the country the Penn State NY lions taking on a team from the Big 12 the West Virginia Mountaineers for EA Sports College footb I'm Reese Davis joined here in the booth by David poock and Jesse Palmer and guys let's get this thing started the Mountaineers will put toe to leather and we'll get started he'll start the return inside his SP he was hoping for something a little more dynamic they get him on the ground at the 20 so Penn State's offense will have the first possession of the game and here's the man they'll try to feed the football D no matter what the coverage looks like Jesse he's their best player on offense and I like the way this coaching staff moves him around and tries to create good matchups to take advantage of D and that makes it so hard to defend when a receiver lines up in the same spot every time I can bring extra coverage man use this guy all over the field as a weapon of mass destruction they'll give it to him again a strong tackle and wrap up from the junior sometimes people say if you're good enough what's a big deal about going on the road well if you're not careful you might find out in a spot like this one guys yeah no doubt about it this is a hostile environment and you know you're going to be getting the opponent's aame for this one they've circled this one all off seon so they better be ready to bring it today D and the hardest thing to do in college football is to go on the road everything about it changes and you want to shut this crowd up early you don't want to give them belief cuz if it starts to build throughout the game look out and he has a solid gain before the defense bottles him up got six on first down now a lot of options on second and four keeps it on the boot leg and boy was that pressure in his face immediately down he goes and all defenses talk about it s tackles for a loss affecting the quarterback the best way you can the first drive of the game already getting home nice start for this defense that was almost picked off and what a disaster that would have been to throw a pick on the opening drive instead it's fourth down a lowline drive and short kick he'll bring it back it's Jackson that Nifty return sets up the offense and negates some of the yard on the punt the Mountaineers offense headed onto the field our first look at them today one thing to watch can this guy get in the quarterback's head and make him take a peek at the rush David dang Skippy that's what you want to do you want to make this guy a little bit more human and not as much of a game breaker at the quarterback spot get some pressure on and hit him a few times he's one of the best open Runway ahead and this defense was flailing as he weaved his way and got down to the 26 and this this guy is Elite there's a reason why he starts in this offense you just saw the speed and the open field running ability on that last play and this is a guy that is going to be key to the entire season for this offense as college football involves guys and players have more rides and they capitalize on name image of likeness and teams are in different conferences maybe the biggest thing and the thing that keeps coaches up at night dealing with the transfer portal because they got to make sure that everybody in their locker room is Happy often times you're re-recruiting your own players and trying to keep the Wolves at Bay and the phone calls that are coming in from other programs trying to steal your guys it is not easy probably as difficult as it's ever been David to be a head coach now with the transfer it is and think about players man if I'm not happy if I'm not getting the run I want like I can just leave I can go get some go somewhere else I can get paid by another opportunity so I think players always having their having their eyes to that portal looking at a better destination makes it miserable for coaches you're feeling really good about that right brand new season first drive of the year the juices are flown you march the ball down the field you don't get a touchdown but at least you come away with three points very positive start to the [Music] year so they were able to put up a three spot on that last drive and now the kickoff team out there as they prepare to put boot to leather on the move from inside is five just never had a chance to shake loose and he'll be brought down at the 24 and state sends the offense back onto the field they hope to be able to cash in on this drive David after having to punt it last time yeah and I think this offense needs to start it with the first play you need to be successful and productive on that first play and it gets you in less predictable situations no doubt too don't you just feel like there's a little bit more sense of urgency on this drive it just feels like they've got to be able to put some points up on the board here at the 40 there he goes he's got 43 yards rushing in the early going and he is making an impact in the first game of the season he's looking to throw it fires toward the end zone and it's caught touchdown nitty Lions touchdown and man is that perfect timing you could tell a quarterback drops back he sees his guy and he knows he's open but watch the throw deep down the field Palmer right in the Bread Basket nice play nice pitch and catch he did a nice job at getting it up in the air early and allowing his guy to run under the football locate it and then make a tough grab that is the definition of an explosive play ready to try the point after on for the extra point and the extra point makes it seven to three quick strike offense on that three-play scoring drive and they finish things off with a scoring toss from the 33 about to kick it off after punching it in for the touchdown and they thought about a return Then thought better of it they'll bring it out to the 25 West Virginia it and the offense ready to go to work guys that last trip a little disappointing having to take the three yeah and I think Jesse you see so many offenses talk about getting yards and the tempo and all the stuff they do was a nice job moving the football but they got to get in the end zone this time yeah and I think to do that they just got to be more physical at the point of attack get some push up front they need to be the best running team in this game to win single back formation and they give it to it still running at the 40 and he was loose and not stopped until he gets to the 47 yd line and the MERS want to crank the tempo defense is going to have their hands full trying to stop this guy they better rally to the football and get multiple hats cuz he is not easy to bring down grabbed over the middle it's Davis that is exactly what you're looking for when you talk explosive plays the defense finally able to make the stop and that big Gainer on the last one has him ready to go from inside the 10 turning to the running game on first and goal they bring him down and he's going to lose a yard on that one well they're trying to get that run play going to the outside but it's the defensive end who does a great job winning his one-on-one and forcing the negative play they'll run it up the middle here looking for a path to the end zone Relentless tough one and gets it down to the four unsuccessful second down and now I'm immediately thinking I got a little bit more than I want so what of my pass plays what am I going to get into here offensively try to have and makes the grab in the end zone touch down Mountaineer and it's money time it's third goal you got the option you can run the football still be balanced use the big fell the tight end I love it down here cuz he can act like he's blocking slip out and get open and then he's got that big body you just throw it to him and he does the rest [Music] lining up to tack one more onto that lead and the extra point gives him a three-point lead at 10 to7 and for a quick update let's go to Kevin Connor's in the studio guys let's take a look at what's happening in a great college football matchup Alabama has a lead currently but they've been in a dog fight all day today and haven't been able to pull away they're up by seven over Western Kentucky we Circle back if anything big happens you should go thanks for the update on that one Kevin let us know when it goes final little touch pass to the receiver looking for room at the 40 and the first guy couldn't get him but the second one does but not until he picks up the first down as they get set to snap at time winding down here in the quarter out of the gun they give to the back gets it pass the marker for a first down and that's the way we will wrap up the first quarter how about these two running games so far dominance on the ground as we look at the first quarter stats they are lined up and ready to go and get things started here in the second they'll snap it from the 39 first and 10 used the play fake now to throw he's got an open man they make the stop but not before he sets them up with a first and goal from the 10 R re you and I were talking about this before the game how is this defense going to be able to deal with all the speed they have offensively you saw them just rip off a big play and Jesse now their head's spinning just a little bit give up a big chunk play and it's right back at him and they Coral him at the 2yd line keep pounding away at this defense and make them play the run if you can get this many a chunk they're going to have to commit more guys to the Box more guys to the run then you and to the end zone he goes touchdown pen State I can hear the defensive coordinator in the next Booth yelling wrap up you have to wrap up bring your feet four points of contct you hear all those stuff from your defensive coaches but you know what sometimes the guy's just better than you he makes a play and gets in the end [Music] zone now we'll hang on here the coach has called a timeout he wants the officials to take another look thinks he's got a good shot at getting this one overturned [Applause] might have to give that coach a flag in a whistle he was right on in his view of the play and the officials agree and overturn the call twice they've been denied touchdowns in the red zone and now it's third and goal bargees ahead and he takes it to the house touchdown nitty lions and I love the physicality of this offense it's third and goal it's money time I've got to be more physical than you and that's exactly what this offense just did put the ball on the ground and put it in the end zone lining up for the Patra point and the extra point is good and it's a four-point lead so that scoring Drive took only six plays and it was closed out by the short yardage touchdown just about set to kick it away he'll bring it out it's Robinson really disciplined job by the coverage unit to get down there and make the stop at the 19 West Virginia has it back ready to dive into that Playbook on that last Drive defense had no idea what was happening run or pass and that wound up in the end zone Jesse yeah you saw the experience in this offense that last drive too on that touchdown everybody on the same page these guys have reped these plays over and over in practice and in games and it's working yeah so I got to find a way to disrupt it I got to find a way to maybe be more aggressive maybe Blitz mess up this Rhythm they got going you make up the game plan and not a lot on the play sheet for this third and long from inside their own 20 oh what a grab by the defense and he's going to take it all the way back touchdown pen state what a play by this defense with the pick six and how about the defender exactly what you're supposed to do breaks on the football makes the interception everybody on defense we turn to offense go lay some blocks so my guy can get it and take it back to the house [Music] [Applause] he'll try to tack on one more and the extra point is good and they have an 11-point lead they'll kick it off and send that defense right back out there to try to score again after the pick six fielded In The End Zone it's Robinson nice job by the kickoff team everybody stayed in their lanes and they'll stop him at the 16 West virgin has it in the offense ready to go to work the big thing now don't get rattled by that last pick six David N it was a big mistake uh obviously the defense took advantage of it but you got to put it behind you Jesse I'm sure you know a thing or two about throwing a pick six and and had a rebound I believe I've only thrown one in my life but yes I do because of that singular instance I'll say this you can't let that CL beat you twice you got to go out not try to get it all back here in one play Just execute the offense and I understand understand what the offense is trying to do use the wide side of the field right use all that space pitch on the outside get on the edge but the defense was too disciplined great job setting the edge not letting him get outside making the big tackle and he just throws it away that is not what you're looking for on third down fourth down coming up man down on the play as the officials take a break to let him be checked out the Mountaineers decide to pun it away form to kick it away he's got it he's got great speed well they finally stop him but he found some Running Room on that return and really helps out his offense to start this drive the denty Lions going back to work on offense now and David how they would love to stick it in the end zone one more time after that last Drive and once you get the defense on their heels and you back them off a little bit you get in a little bit of Rhythm it's really hard to stop Jesse and they're going to try to do it again right here and if you're this play caller you're loving what's happening right now because everything you dialed up on that last Drive ended up working out you're just looking at your play sheet everything you're picking is working let's see if they can pull it off again here nice move to pick up yardage and he was able to get away from one tackle but plenty of help was on the way decent pick up on that playf here on third down will they go back to the running game they'll try to pick it up on the ground that just never had a chance as they controlled the middle of the field and stopped him in the back field on third down and now on fourth down they'll try a field goal looks as if this will be a 51 yd attempt oh he missed it no good after the is the lead still at 11 first down here with time for maybe one more play until the two-minute warning they'll run the RPO and Fire to the right makes a catch and knock down we've made our way to the two-minute warning and now they'll try to at least cut a little something off of this lead before the break movement from the linebackers trying to mess with the offensive Line's assignments caught near the sideline it's Donaldson Indie Car tempo as they head to the line for this third down play clock running from the gun wants to pass quickly complete he steps out of bounds but it will be enough for a first down well look that wasn't a touchdown but that was a massive play for this offense they needed some momentum they needed to find a rhythm in what better way than converting on third down awesome job by the quarterback makes the grab and he's dragged down quick Tempo no huddle off and second down clock's running he'll just keep slinging it catch in the middle it's Robinson it's loose and the defense jumps on it they get that turnover I'll tell you what that one stings a little bit you're you're trying to get a drive together trying to get some points to dig out of your hole now you turn it over right before the half all the moment him shift straight to the other [Applause] side pen State sends the offense back onto the field we talk about settling for points but sometimes when you have to settle for nothing David it can be demoralizing yeah it can definitely be frustrating and I think it leads you to say maybe I go for it more but Jesse I think this offense just needs to put another Drive together or just finish strong yeah and and be a little bit less predictable too especially as they get closer and closer down to the end zone back to throw it's Allard fires to the wide out and it slips through his fingers incomplete that would have been a huge gain if he could have squeezed it went up top on second down that leaves him needing a yard here on third down they'll try to power their way ahead crosses the 30 he got a l he's piled up 76 yds on the ground and he wanted to make a first impression and he's doing that in this opening game the NIT eliance come to the line with a new set of downs they'll throw it on first down a shot toward the end zone Falls incomplete and he did everything perfectly ex catch the football second down coming couldn't make the connection last time let's see if they throw it again on second down he'll let it fly on target to the left gets it inside the five down to the four and it'll be first and goal this offense has been a juggernaut and they have a chance to pad their total just before halftime he steps and powers and works his way they finally get him down at the two and the nitty Lions headed quickly to the line he's looking for a man on second down and this sophomore able to wreak some havoc and get the sack timeout called by the offense and now they just have one remaining in the half they've gotten push back but it's still third and goal from the gun wants to pass and he's got it touchdown nitty Lions I think you love starting the year off with some momentum and that's exact ex L what this offense is doing they're firing on all cylinders defense doing their job as well this team getting out the gates to start the season in great fashion and it looks as if they've buzzed down replay wants to have another Peak at that last play and they take another look at the play but the officials on the field we right and the play will stand getting set for the point after and with the extra point they push the lead out a little further we check in with Kevin Connors what's going on Kevin Dynamite match up this week fellas let's show you what's going down Alabama looks like a legit title Contender right now which they kind of do every year but man this offense is rolling they're up 14 over Western Kentucky we are the eyes and ears of the college football fan and we've got you covered all day here in studio guys oh and how about that I know Kevin and those guys will be keeping an eye on it for us he's brought down quickly minimal gain there still a bit short of the first down just enough time to get off one more snap wants to throw it's green complete downfield big Gator there that'll look good in the stat column but not quite enough to put any points on the board Before Time expires here in the first half we played two quarters here time to go to Kevin Connor in our halftime update all right fellas the end of a very intriguing first two quarters of football in Morgantown and we've got to start our halftime breakdown with this Superstar running back his elusiveness his raw power this young man is the total package and his ability to catch the ball out of the back field is a differentiator a lot of guys can hit the hole this kid can hit the hole and hit the home run in the passing game9 kickoff team has the ball teed up and they're about ready to go he'll bring it back from inside his five he was looking for some Running Room but not much to be found as he stopped at the 18 West Virginia has it back ready to dive into that Playbook when you're facing a deficit like this one to start the second half you really can't afford to waste a single possession fresh start here in the second half that's the only way you can look at this if you're on offense things did not go your way there in the first half it starts with one play to get our confidence going we just got to get something going early here on this drive one play Stay aggressive now now I think I can be even more aggressive on Fourth Downs CU obviously I've built a deficit my defense has got to make some plays for me off the play fake on first down to throw he'll get rid of it makes a connection good job running that route to get past the sticks because he got nothing after the catch and the Mountaineers will hustle to the line when you're a QB and you have enough time to take out a sandwich and finish the sandwich before you have to make a pass down the field that's a good day at the offense really putting together a threat now they get the first it's at the 37 here's his offense with a fresh set of downs phly to the air it's green makes his Connection open space at the 25 and he'll take it in and house it touchdown West Virginia oh the offense show some life here and cuts into the lead with that school and man they needed it they had to have something to go right listen still down but this is a great start to get back in this ball game [Music] [Music] [Applause] they'll try to attack one more on their score and they make the extra point to draw closer it's 2817 a very efficient 5way scoring Drive and they put the points on the board with that 37 yd touchdown pass that one bounds through the end zone and it'll be a Touchback the nitty Lions going back to work on offense now things have been clicking along nicely Jesse but they have to make sure they keep it up yeah they got to wake up it seems like they've been a bit Laz aasal here the last few drives maybe as we've seen this lead dwindle a little bit David so they need a bit of a spark here get that mojo back yeah and you always have the adjustments and then your opponent adjust and now they got to readjust now because this game's getting a little bit tighter than they like and that was some kind of collision between a couple of big bodies there and he stopped from getting the first down trying to pick it up on the ground really nice job there to pick up the first down and get it to their own 41 well the defense is on their heels right now they're going to have to find a way to stop this guy when he's got a head of steam boy he is hard to bring down right back to the well and a really nice run and pick up there before the defense avoided disaster and stopped the really big play the nitty lions are moving quickly down the field hand off to the single back just has a knack of finding that crease and gets it down to the 41 guys he's up 103 yd rushing and he has busted the century mark in this season opener using his legs it's Carpenter stop is made at the 36 let's call it a 5yd gain and a first down well this defense is on its heels right now especially trying to stop the run they're just not being physical enough they give up another run right there for a first down someone's going to have to step up and make a play oh try to catch him with a pass oh he drops the football he had it right down the gut of the field instead it'll be second down couldn't make the connection last time let's see if they throw it again dropping back it's Allard complete finds a crease at the 20 and he was loose and in the open field and on his way a tremendous pick up on that one wow the quarterback knew he had to get that one to his receiver quickly on the end route did you see the velocity on that throw the nitty lines with the first and 10 easy they're in the red zone and they'll pass it getting some heat and the ball comes out what a disastrous play defense swarming on that loose ball it'll be a turnover those are hard for offensive line when they get beat you're going no look out for your Blind Side watch out but that great job rushing the quarterback getting him on the ground and getting the football out a little extra bonus nice job by the defense getting nasty gets the nose of the ball to the 25 give him one didn't get much on first down it's second and nine from the gun they'll give it on the inside tackle was made at the 28 after a pick up of three guys this offense is already reeling down multiple possessions really need to cash in on this drive on Third and long he has to throw for it got it in the middle it's Robinson and chunk plays are the name of the game and they get one here before the defense finally makes stop from the shotgun they'll run it and a nice solid pick up there before the defense wrestles him to the ground halfway there on first down it's second and [Applause] five quickly to the tight end he's really close to that first down marker but they stop him just a bit short and after that last run we'll see if they keep it on the ground on third they'll try to bully their way for the first this might depend on the spot but I think he's going to come up just inches short of converting that third down the Mountaineers will call on their punt team this will be the second time they've had to kick it away and no shot at a return here as the punt goes out of bounds the offense set for a first down play used the play fake now to throw got him downfield they make the tackle not before he gets the first down now let's see if they rush to the line or let the time run out here in the third first we've been treated to an aerial show by these two guys so far as you check out their numbers [Music] 2in when you're dealing with a deficit like this it's all about somebody stepping up to make a play and you might as well start here in the fourth [Applause] quarter the give to the tail back not a whole lot of room there three yards maybe second and seven Y at this point of the game the offense has the lead the offensive coordinator knows they want to keep running the football so he's going back he's looking at his playlist and he's saying which runs work the best for me in this game what can I lean on right here to make sure we win this one now the play fake and the blitz gets to him just like that and the defense gets him on the ground for the fourth time today by the way they pressured him he's still done an unbelievable job making completions but you know what get him on the ground when he's got the ball he can't make something happen keep hitting him keep getting him on the RO that pass not close as he got thrilled trying to deliver it and it'll bring up fourth down looking for a block it's farmer this guy is a daring punt return man he's not going to settle for the fair catch a solid return gets a little bit of ground for the offense West Virginia has it and the offense ready to go to work they'll come out on this drive and let it rip makes the grab it's Donaldson and he runs through one tackle and picks up a few good start to this drive and they'll need much much more if they're going to give him a finish they need a ton more of this but you got to start the drives great the first play needs to be really good that was a good start now and that ball is picked off didn't get a ton on the return but the most important thing he got the ball and they've got it at the 48 nice job by this defense that might might be the exclamation point fourth quarter I got to lead you bring on the nickel defense you know they're passing the football for plays just like that to make the int and almost put this one away Line Get Set first down 42 they'll keep it on the ground the clock is on their side and a really short game before he gets a whole bunch of company from the def defense didn't get much on first down it's second and nine now the quarterback changing the original play call able to pick his way forward for a decent game before the defense gets him down let's see what they do on third down third back to pass it's Allard working the middle of the field and it's complete good solid pick up there now they can start to smell it with a first down at the 31 the nitty lions come to the line with a fresh set of downs he'll come out throwing on first down and it's incomplete good play downfield by the DB yeah and I like to shot the aggressive play down the field and we like throwing those jump balls up to my receiver because usually receiver makes the play and makes the defender look bad nice job by the defender getting a hand on it tipping that ball away from the wide receiver [Applause] really nice patient job to find some Running Room by this junior big reason why his team has the lead right now late is because of his performance running the football well over a 100 yards in this game they knew that they were going to have to really put a lot of pressure on him he'd have to shoulder the load and he has delivered for his offense all game long the quick out that completion will take it close to the five Y Line they'll mark it at the six the nitty Lions have it in scoring position on first and goal y Yanke we used the play fake now to throw buying some tie nobody the open he just throws it away and it'll bring up second down couldn't make the connection last time let's see if they throw it again running play to the left here looking for the end zone and he rolls into the house touchdown pen State well these players came together I've been so impressed not just by the talent but also by their composure handling this kind of environment in the first game of the season this says a lot about the leadership in that locker room room they'll try to add another to their lead the extra point and now with the extra point they're up by 18 here in the fourth and let's check in with Kevin Conor's in the studio Kevin fellas I think at least a portion of your audience will have an interest in the one that just finished up Miami opened up a can and how many times can you say you went into someone else's building and beat him by double digits it's what happened today and the rest of college football should take notice 60 minutes a football and a convincing outcome and certainly a game with implications far beyond just the standings fellas and Kevin Conor is keeping an eye on everything all over the country sounds like they had a good one there we hit the two-minute warning and this offense is desperate to make something happen and do it in a hurry to throw it's green still looking and it's incomplete it was wild high and wide on that one at this point of the game in the fourth quarter it is going to be tough for this offense to get some completions here because now trailing by this much the defense is expecting pass and they're putting a whole bunch of extra DBS on the field to help them out in coverage another incompletion on third down and finally the defense is able to get some pressure on this quarterback they had been trying all game long different ways to affect him weren't able to get there but on that play because of the pressure it affected his accuracy that's why the ball fell and they'll spotted at the 38 and that'll be plenty for the first down first down West Virginia he's going to pass unloads to the wide out got his man all by himself and he's running in the open TouchDown Mountaineer and once he found some daylight it was time to make a house call number nice job by the offense going down the field points on the board but you're still down a couple possessions still need some good things to happen you need your kicker to go over there get warmed up we need an onside we need to score some points we need a lot of things to go right to win this football [Music] game now they'll line up for what they hope is automatic and with the extra the point they now Trail 3524 a very efficient five play scoring Drive they're definely up against it time running out down two possessions they'll try the onside kick not much drives more anxiety than waiting to see if the hands team can Corral the onside kick and they do Penn State sends the offense back onto the field defense showing plenty of pre- snap movement of their own first down here for the offense they'll run it they want to take their time here he's knocked down in the back field he'll lose a couple defense uses a timeout quickly trying to get that ball back and preserve time for their offense to the air it's Allard throws to the wide out and he bats it away it falls incomplete when I'm an offensive coach I'm going to take shots I'm going to take those 5050 balls and most of the time I'm going to trust my wide receiver to come down with it the defensive back said no sir throws to the tight end wide open downfield timeout called there by the defense desperate to get the ball back and save as much time as possible on third down offenses have their plays what they like in third and short what they like third and medium third long great job by the having success now it's incumbent upon the defense to learn their plays and try to shut it down throughout the game we waited so long to start the season and just the way you want to start getting that first Victory and the first games are so much fun you've been practicing against each other over and over all through camp now you get to come out start the season off one and0 Jesse great start it was a great start for the winning team now for the losing team obviously not the way you want to get into this season there were some mistakes with execution and guys are are going to have to do a better job individually but that's why you play the games you get to now go back to the drawing board get back on the practice field try and ey out these wrinkles it's a long season ahead lot to play for so that's going to do it for us for Jesse Palmer David Pollock I'm reys Davis saying so long this has been another presentation of EA Sports college football [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music]