Three potential trap games for Penn State Football in 2022 (Penn State vs Minnesota)

[BleedGopher]

per Nick:

It feels strange calling the White Out a trap game, but it very well could be.

Sandwiched between a trip to Ann Arbor and a showdown against Ohio State, this is a game that could get away from the Nittany Lions if they’re not focused on the task at hand.

Depending on how the season is going to this point, this game gets even more intriguing.

For example, if Penn State is 5-1 to that point and everything is still on the table when the Buckeyes roll into Happy Valley the following week, this game could get overlooked.

How would the Nittany Lions respond from the high of a scenario where they go into The Big House and knock off the Wolverines the week prior?

Energy is always a given for the White Out, from the fans and the players, so that isn’t something to worry about; but what about the energy and focus earlier in the week?

Ultimately, Minnesota is going to be a good team in 2022, but one that the Nittany Lions certainly should beat. However, this game falls at a bad spot on the schedule, making it a potential trap game for Penn State Football.

Three potential trap games for Penn State Football in 2022

If Penn State Football hopes to successfully complete a bounce back season in 2022, they will need to avoid being upset in these three potential trap games.

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Go Gophers!!

 

[RememberMurray]

Let's see...

— In 2021, Minnesota was 9-4 (6-3). Penn State was 7-6 (4-5).
— Minnesota finished second in the West. Penn State was fourth in the East.
— Minnesota won their last 3 games. Penn State lost their last 2.
— Minnesota beat Penn State in their last meeting.

So, yeah... it's easy to see how Penn State might overlook Minnesota.

 

[Word]

Let's see...

— In 2021, Minnesota was 9-4 (6-3). Penn State was 7-6 (4-5).
— Minnesota finished second in the West. Penn State was fourth in the East.
— Minnesota won their last 3 games. Penn State lost their last 2.
— Minnesota beat Penn State in their last meeting.

So, yeah... it's easy to see how Penn State might overlook Minnesota.

And 5-5 in the last 10..... Sure seems like an automatic win for them.

 

[CentralGopher]

Penn State is the Gophers trap game

 

[Cedar Rapids Gopher]

I was surprised the article only had one comment. I thought they had a HUGE fan base. I can go to The Daily Gopher and all articles have more comments.

 

[Some guy]

And 5-5 in the last 10..... Sure seems like an automatic win for them.

And last time penn state had a good season Minnesota was one of their two losses.

They’re 2-5 in their last 7 against the big ten west

 

[Otis]

When we stop being mentioned as a “trap game”, we will know we have arrived.

Feel like we are close, just need to break through Whisky and Iowa.