Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up next
— In a time of incessant change, Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca is a throwback.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
10
Penn State Nittany Lions
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| PSU | 7 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 38 |
Beaver Stadium · 106,013 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | L 27-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 59-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 25-16 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 34-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:31 10-38
Roderick Daniels Jr. 28 Yd pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 12:56 3-38
Kaytron Allen 4 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
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Field Goal 8:13 3-31
Ryan Barker 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:59 3-28
Collin Rogers 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:03 0-28
Nicholas Singleton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
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Touchdown 5:00 0-21
Kaytron Allen 25 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
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Touchdown 13:09 0-14
Tony Rojas 59 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Barker Kick)
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Touchdown 6:08 0-7
Dominic DeLuca 23 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Barker Kick)
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PSU
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:46 · End of Game
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SMU 1:46
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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PSU 2:46
6 plays, 15 yards, 4:45 · Punt
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SMU 7:31
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 10-38
Roderick Daniels Jr. 28 Yd pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers Kick)
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PSU 9:59
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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SMU 10:41
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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PSU 12:56
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:56 3-38
Kaytron Allen 4 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
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SMU 3:22
12 plays, 45 yards, 4:51 · Missed FG
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PSU 8:13
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:13 3-31
Ryan Barker 40 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 10:59
9 plays, 42 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:59 3-28
Collin Rogers 28 Yd Field Goal
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PSU
1 play, 15 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
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SMU 0:08
5 plays, 1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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PSU 1:03
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:03 0-28
Nicholas Singleton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
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SMU 3:17
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:43 · Downs
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PSU 5:00
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:00 0-21
Kaytron Allen 25 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
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SMU 8:06
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:26 · Interception
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PSU 9:32
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:27 · Downs
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SMU 10:59
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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SMU 13:09
8 plays, 24 yards, 3:32 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:09 0-14
Tony Rojas 59 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Barker Kick)
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PSU 1:41
7 plays, 39 yards, 3:00 · Downs
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SMU 4:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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SMU 6:08
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:43 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 0-7
Dominic DeLuca 23 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Barker Kick)
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PSU 6:51
8 plays, 28 yards, 4:17 · Punt
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SMU 11:08
7 plays, 49 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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PSU 13:28
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
SMU
PSU
21
1st Downs
18
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-2
253
Total Yards
325
195
Passing
136
20/37
Comp/Att
14/25
5.3
Yards per pass
5.4
58
Rushing
189
36
Rushing Attempts
40
1.6
Yards per rush
4.7
7-61
Penalties
6-65
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
28:48
Possession
31:12
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