Justin Ferguson is an on-call college football writer at Bleacher Report. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Clifford. Penn State is scheduled to open its season at home against Northwestern on Sept. 5. Penn State head coach James Franklin on QB Justin Fields’ development: ‘We were right’, Ohio State vs. Penn State: ‘Why does it have to be a four-quarter game? He eventually moved to wide receiver. Penn State coach James Franklin talks about the injured quarterback and how his uncertain status impacts others at the position. “To be fair to the process, if there’s not a need at that position, you’re not going to waste your time recruiting a young man from the class,” Clifford’s coach at St. Xavier, Steve Specht, told cleveland.com. Penn State’s Sean Clifford shoulders blame for loss at Minnesota, but in many ways, this was a team defeat. There wasn’t a need, so they didn’t bother to recruit him. Win/loss predictions. Latest on Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Here are some early storylines to watch: McKewon [Omaha World Herald], Big Ten camp notebook: Latest buzz as football heats back up: Trieu [247Sports], Penn State football: First-glance schedule predictions: Jones [StateCollege.com], Pat Freiermuth discusses Big Ten football, mental health on ESPN podcast: Buchenauer [Onward State], StillStrong: Daughter of Penn State’s Devon Still gets fundraising help for cancer fund from ex-coach Dick Vermeil [Associated Press], Four Penn State players that benefit from an extra year: Koerbler [Black Shoe Diaries], Penn State football commits in action: Beau Pribula shines in season opener: Leap [Black Shoe Diaries], NC State football isn’t his first stop but here’s how Daniel Joseph landed in Raleigh: Pope IV [Raleigh News & Observer], Ranking Penn State’s top 8 remaining recruiting targets in the Class of 2021: Snyder [The Athletic], ‘Hey, Jones!’: Could Micah Parsons reconsider?

Clifford and Clark were both pro-style quarterbacks at a time where dual-threat QBs were what Ohio State was after.

CBSSPORTS.COM 247SPORTS Specht called Clifford one of the most competitive players he’s ever had the opportunity to coach. The only difference would have been who’s wearing what jersey had Fields not developed into a five-star prospect and Clifford had gotten that sought-after scholarship offer. Two years earlier, Ohio State got its first quarterback commitment from fellow Ohio native Danny Clark. Sean Clifford - 4 Star Pro-style quarterback for Penn State on BlueWhiteIllustrated. Both were on Ohio State’s radar at one point. "The decision was to afford us the best possible opportunity to be as flexible as we possibly can," Warren told media members. H.S. Cardale Jones was a third-stringer turned National Champion starter.

"But I think I worked hard enough to become the guy.". Clifford's commitment could lead to more good news for the Nittany Lions in the 2017 cycle. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. 2 Buckeyes.

Sign up for insight on the Buckeyes in your phone for $3.99 per month. Buy Buckeyes tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster. By the time he graduated from Cincinnati’s St. Xavier High School, he held 17 scholarship offers. Edit. And Joe Burrow eventually lost to Dwayne Haskins in a quarterback battle and is now the leading Heisman candidate after transferring to LSU. According to Lions247's Sean Fitz, Clifford completed 67 of his 117 passes for 762 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore starter at the massive St. Xavier High School. "The coaching staff is outstanding, and from an academic standpoint, it's top-notch.". But when he walks into Ohio Stadium for the first time in his college career, he’ll have his family in the stands watching, and no one will have any hatred toward the Buckeyes that isn’t strictly about just winning another football game. Clifford earned the starting job last summer, beating out, following the exit of program record-setter. Check out the action as the Nittany Lions held a camp under the lights on campus. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Aikman says Tua Tagovailoa's QB situation is great opportunity, Hawkeye Wrestling Club announces loaded freestyle dual meet, Watch: Jaguars' Cam Robinson ejected for contact with referee, Mountain West officially announces return to fall football, PSU's Clifford And Dotson Worked Out Together Recently (0:50), How can PSU's Sean Clifford go from good to great? “Whenever you go back to where you’re from, to play the team from where you’re from, that’s always going to bring a little extra juice.”. Latest on Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. In the Big Ten alone, COVID-19 cases have caused Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State and Rutgers to pause preseason plans at one point or another.