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Penn State Football: Sean Clifford, His Legacy Is On The Line

By Andrew Adair

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 02: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium on October 2, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 02: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium on October 2, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Sean Clifford is leading the Penn State Football team for his fourth season. Is his legacy on the line against Auburn?

Sean Clifford will finish his career as the best quarterback in Penn State history, statistically. When it is all said and done, Clifford should finish with the most passing yards, passing touchdowns, most completions, and the highest completion percentage. Like I said, statistically, the best Quarterback in Penn State history.

Sean Clifford has had his shares of ups and downs during his career as starting quarterback for Penn State. His first season featured a New Years’ Six Bowl victory and an 11-2 season. Fans tend to remember all the downs. I get it. If you’re the best quarterback Penn State has had, you can’t lose to Illinois at home whether you’re healthy or not.

Nov 6, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) and head coach James Franklin react after a successful fourth quarter field goal against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) and head coach James Franklin react after a successful fourth quarter field goal against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

While Sean Clifford has been quarterback, Penn State has won games against ranked teams such as Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Memphis, and Auburn. I know, I know, Ohio State is not on this list, but who has beat them in the Big Ten?

The 2022 season will also mark the first time since Clifford became the starter that he will have the same offensive coordinator in consecutive years. Clifford is now on his fourth offensive scheme, and in his six years, he has seen Joe Moorhead, Ricky Rahne, and Kirk Ciarrocca come and go. Mike Yurcich represents continuity that has not been a luxury in Sean Clifford’s career.

Apr 23, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich talks with quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The defense defeated the offense 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich talks with quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The defense defeated the offense 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /

Sean Clifford’s’ Penn State legacy is on the line against Auburn. Clifford will enter this week’s game against Auburn with the five-star, highly regarded, impressive-looking Drew Allar looking over his shoulder.

If Sean Clifford wants to be viewed as one of the best quarterbacks in Penn State history, this Saturday is a must-win.

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