Penn State vs. SMU Postgame Show: Defense and Run Game DOMIANTE SMU

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team defeated the SMU Mustangs at home to advance to the second round of the College Football Playoffs. Join the Labatt Postgame Show immediately following the game to discuss the win, how the team performed, and get your thoughts on the show! We'll be breaking down the key aspects of the game and discussing what's next for the team as they advance to face Boise St. in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve.

If you can't catch the show live, you can always watch the replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, in the video embedded in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow along for the rest of the Penn State postseason by subscribing to the BWI YouTube Channel. Enable notifications so you know when we go live during our modified holiday and playoff schedule.

Penn State takes care of SMU by forcing mistakes

In the Big Ten Championship game, Penn State was the team that made mistakes and turned the ball over. The script flipped on Saturday in the win over SMU. The defense forced three first-half turnovers on interceptions of Kevin Jennings, two of which were returned for touchdowns. Linebackers Dom DeLuca and Tony Rojas fueled a 28-0 first-half surge from the Nittany Lions that put the game out of reach.

The Penn State offense had another sluggish and uneven performance. However, they did enough to complement the defense in the win. The ground game got going with a 25-yard touchdown run by Kaytron Allen in the first half. Overall, it was still a quiet day for the running backs, who failed to crack 100 yards on the day.

More postgame content

Join us for more reaction from Beaver Stadium after the win. Penn State head coach James Franklin will speak to the media following his team's win over the Mustangs, and we'll have his complete comments for you on the BWI YouTube Channel, your home for Franklin press conferences. We'll also have players' reactions and our game recaps over at Blue White Illustrated. Subscribe right now and access seven days of postseason content for just one dollar!

Check out our Instant Analysis from Blue White Illustrated's trio of reporters, Sean Fitz, Nate Bauer, and Greg Pickel, who were at the game. After the game's conclusion and postgame press conferences, they'll give you their thoughts and feedback from the field level at Beaver Stadium.

Next week, catch our recap of the game on Monday, tentatively at 10 a.m. on YouTube. Penn State head coach James Franklin will also speak that day, so stay tuned for more information about the broadcast schedule for next week.

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