The 2022 season opener against Purdue had more than its share of memorable moments. A feisty Boilermakerss crowd set the stage for the Thursday evening battle, with both teams determined to start the season off on the right foot.
Penn State had some growing to do to become the team that ultimately ended the year with a Rose Bowl victory over #7 Utah. Members of the defense were often found out of position, and a slew of missed tackled helped the Purdue offense stay on the field. The offense was working through its share of issues as well, breaking in several new faces who were seeing their first meaningful time.