Auburn Twitter reacts to Penn State's season opener

Penn State opened up its season against the Purdue Boilermakers and won in dramatic fashion, driving the ball down the field to score a go-ahead touchdown late and eventually win the game 35-31.

While the Nittany Lions were able to leave West Lafayette with the victory over the Boilermakers, there seem to be some huge holes in their game.

One of the biggest issues for Penn State in their season opener was their offensive line. The push was non-existent, and it made their running game a non-factor.

As a team, Penn State ran the ball 32 times for 98 yards. These numbers left them with an atrocious 3.1 yards per carry.

If the Nittany Lions weren't able to move the ball on the ground against the Purdue front seven, how are they expecting to move it against Auburn's exceptionally talented defensive line?

Since Penn State could not move it on the ground, they were forced to throw it quite a bit. Quarterback Sean Clifford finished the game 20-of-37 passing for 282 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception that turned into a pick-six. Clifford ended the game with a QBR of 75.4, which is not great.

Penn State has a game next Saturday against the Ohio Bobcats, where they hope to figure out the offensive line issues. If they don't, it may not be a fun afternoon in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

When the Nittany Lions are in town, it will be a really exciting weekend on the Plains, where the Tigers will look to get their first big win of the year.

Let's see what Auburn Twitter had to say about Penn State's week one performance.

Me, a grown up who knows a college team varies greatly from game to game: Auburn better buckle its chinstrap against Penn State, it’ll be a 4-quarter game no matter the outcome against Purdue

Also me: BRO MY GRANDMOTHER COULD GET A PUSH AGAINST THIS OL, AUBURN BY 30
— Eternal AUptimist (@jkilgro) September 2, 2022

Let's go Purdue!!! Penn state is gonna get throttled by Auburn
— Brandon 🅿️otter WDE🐅🦅🥶❄️ (@9377_potter) September 2, 2022

Auburn will beat Penn State 🐘🐘🐘
— Brad Chandler (@bradcha49474676) September 2, 2022

The Penn State linebackers are gonna be surprised week three when they see running backs on the field for Auburn 😂
— Jonathan Toole (@The_FourtyFirst) September 2, 2022

Auburn is going to beat Penn state by 50
— Clayton McCullar (@Clayton_Quinn) September 2, 2022

Penn State showed some grit but Jeff Brohm gave that game away with awful clock management. I know we haven’t seen Auburn yet but I think they’ll get the better of Penn State, especially considering it’s in the loveliest of villages https://t.co/IUjysAx3vX
— Skye Underwood (@SkyeUnderwood) September 2, 2022

Penn State-Auburn game still matters. Props to the Nittany Lions for fighting back and getting a big road win at Purdue. September 17 can’t get here fast enough, although I’m disheartened that it’s not a night game in Jordan-Hare, but I’m certain Auburn fans will still bring it
— Skye Underwood (@SkyeUnderwood) September 2, 2022

Very excited to watch Auburn beat Penn State in two weeks.
— Hunter Johnson (@BurnerLJohnson) September 2, 2022

I'm getting unreasonably excited. I think our (Auburn) DL will freaking FEAST on Penn State.
— Barning Knight (@BarningKnight) September 2, 2022

Auburn/Penn State is an early candidate for an anxiety bowl @38Godfrey
— joshdub (@joshdub_) September 2, 2022

Penn state is having issues with the Purdue defensive line.

Auburn’s defensive line will cause some real problems in that game.
— John Ringer (@jkringer) September 2, 2022

Penn State fans #OnHere absolutely in shambles over their offensive line play so far.

Would be a real shame if Auburn had an excellent defensive line to take advantage of that. pic.twitter.com/jXsMbjhrBk
— pablo escobarner (blue check) (@PabloEscoburner) September 2, 2022

Can hardly fathom the number of weird things that are going to happen in Penn State-Auburn at Jordan-Hare in two weeks
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownCFB) September 2, 2022

I’ve been trying to tell everyone that Penn State’s offense won’t be able to move like they did a season ago, Clifford isn’t consistent against T25 opponents

Auburn has to create some pressure and there’s reason to believe they will https://t.co/zFrS820qg5
— Lance Dawe (@LanceDawe_) September 2, 2022

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