Defensive miscues and penalties on the defensive side of the
ball have been the tale of the tape thus far for the Beavers. Portland State
holds a 14-13 lead at halftime, being led by backup quarterback Paris Penn, who
has rushed for 102 yards on five attempts, including a 58-yard run early in the
second quarter to give the Vikings a 7-6 lead.
Two big penalties (roughing the passer, late hit out of
bounds) gave Portland State the ability to prolong another scoring drive later
in the quarter, one that again gave them the lead at the score it is here at
halftime.
Oregon State, offensively, have had a solid game thus far, with Sean Mannion completing 72% of his passes for 197 yards and running back Storm Woods taking five rushes for 66 yards. The points will come if the offense is given the chance to attack, but the defense cannot give up the penalties they gave up in the first half.
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