r/CFB • u/CFB_Referee /r/CFB • 20d ago

Postgame Thread [Postgame Thread] Wisconsin Defeats Penn State 24-20

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Team 1 2 3 4 T
Wisconsin 0 7 3 14 24
Penn State 3 14 3 0 20
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u/Aidanj927 Texas Tech Red Raiders • UTSA Roadrunners 20d ago

Turns out a 5-4 Big 12 team doesn’t magically become good just because they went to a bigger conference

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u/fcocyclone Iowa State Cyclones • Marching Band 20d ago

This is why i figured he hadn't left yet before he did- most of the high-expectation schools looked at years like 2021 (when he had talent and high-level preseason expectations and finished 7-6) and didn't think he'd translate

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u/Benson879 Iowa State Cyclones 20d ago

Matt was perfect for a place like us, we’re much more forgiving over these bugaboos because he will get it right every 3-4 years with years like 2020 and 2024.