It’s safe to say that the Citrus Bowl was a disappointing game for Penn State players, coaches, and fans, as a very winnable bowl game slipped away from them. There’s no doubt in my mind that Penn State was the more talented team than Kentucky, but poor execution plagued the Nittany Lions, specifically on special teams.
Kentucky got off to a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter, with all the points scored due to Penn State special team blunders.
It all started with a failed fake punt on Penn State’s opening offensive drive, which resulted in Kentucky taking over possession at the Nittany Lions 33 yard line.