During a crucial moment in the game, Penn State's defense came up big with a sack on SMU's quarterback, Kevin Jennings, on fourth down. This pivotal play set the stage for the Nittany Lions to extend their lead before halftime.
Following the turnover on downs, Penn State took possession on the SMU 38-yard line and wasted no time advancing into the red zone. With just two minutes remaining in the first half, the Nittany Lions faced a third-and-seven situation from the Mustangs' 20-yard line.
