Commercial Break

Penn State 24, Notre Dame 10.

So far you have to be pleased with 7's performance. He's highly accurate, even if only on short passes. As a true freshman (what...18 or 19 years old) he is going into Happy Valley (110,000 +) and showing a lot of maturity.

Penalties have killed the Irish tonight, some on scoring drives, some in giving Penn State just a little more momentum. You needed a somewhat perfect game tonight to beat a good Penn State team at home....and well, they're showing they are young and inexperienced, especially on offense.

The defense has played surprising well. A few tipped passes falling into ND defender hands, and this could be a different game.

Morelli has looked average at best. He's efficient, in a Jake Delhomme sort of way, but not the kind of guy who will lead you to a national championship. I expected a more lopside game at this point.

Also, Carlson hasn't been a factor in either of the first 2 games, but I assume that's because most defenses will take him out of the equation because he's the only returning weapon.

Well the break is ending.....need a big play from Zibby...