Penn State football vs. Pitt: 5 Predictions for Nittany Lions Week 3

Penn State vs. Pitt: 5 Predictions for Nittany Lions Week 3

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 07: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions lays in the end zone after running 59 yards and being tackled at the one yard line against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 07, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 07: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions attempts a pass against the Buffalo Bulls during the first half at Beaver Stadium on September 07, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

4. Sean Clifford remains turnover-free

Let’s keep the focus on the quarterback for a moment. Now that Clifford is a lot more comfortable with his position at the Nittany Lions’ starting quarterback, we can sense a different type of swagger. This kid does seem like the real deal — even though the opponents have been relatively weak. Well, he can’t help who he plays. And this week, Pitt isn’t much tougher of an opponent.

Clifford has thrown six touchdowns to date. On the flip side, he’s turned the ball over zero times. Granted, he avoided a close one back on the first drive against Idaho as he fumbled, but fortunately, Penn State was able to recover.

Turnovers have not been easy to create for Penn State’s opponents. And that won’t change a bit on Saturday against Pittsburgh. Clifford will have multiple touchdown passes (and a rush), and he will take care of the ball for the third week in a row remaining turnover-free.

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