Penn State's Tyler Warren Sets Record with 221 Yards, 16 Receptions in 30-30 Tie with USC

Oct 12, 2024, 10:47 PM

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren set a new school record for receiving yards in a game, recording 221 yards and 16 receptions, surpassing his previous record of 156 yards. During the game against USC, Warren also tied the record for most catches by an opponent against USC, previously held by Dalton Kincaid of Utah. Warren's performance included 9 catches for 98 yards in the first half alone. The game saw intense competition, with Penn State and USC tied at 30-30 with under three minutes remaining. Drew Allar led Penn State on a crucial drive, converting two fourth-down plays and connecting with Nick Singleton for a touchdown to tie the game. USC's Miller Moss responded with a touchdown pass to Kyron Hudson, putting USC ahead 30-23 with 5:56 left. However, Penn State managed to tie the game again, with Ryan Barker converting a 20-yard field goal with 10:49 left. USC kicker Michael Lantz had a chance to win the game with the score tied at 30-30 and 2:46 remaining.