Utah and Penn State have overcome tough losses and adversity to earn a spot in the Rose Bowl Game.
LOS ANGELES — Coach Kyle Whittingham has “grown up in the shadow of the Rose Bowl” and understands what the significance of a win on the big stage will do to help cement Utah’s status as a legitimate contender going forward in college football.a loss in their Rose Bowl Game debut against Ohio State“It wasn’t easy and we had our fair share of setbacks, but the guys continued to hang in there, handled adversity and never flinched or backed down,” Whittingham said.
“To be here right now is just surreal,” Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown said when talking to reporters. “I can’t even explain how far I came, and to be sitting where I’m sitting right now is an amazing feeling, and I’m truly blessed and honored to be here.” Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurchich believes “playing fast” and with “no hesitation” while getting players at all skilled positions involved could be the keys for success against Utah’s defense.
The junior quarterback out of Newbury Park High completed 241 of 364 passes for 2,939 yards and 25 touchdowns while throwing seven interceptions this season.but understands that Rising is a tough quarterback and who inspires the offense.
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