Penn State vs. Temple Game Grades

Nov 15, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Bill Belton (1) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports

Offensive Line

It finally clicked for the offensive line this week. Maybe it was Miles Dieffenbach’s extended playing time, maybe it was Donovan Smith’s return or maybe it was a mixture of both, but whatever it was, it was a beautiful sight to see.

The offensive line dominated the Owls’ front seven, paving the way for over five yards per carry and allowing only two sacks, a huge improvement from previous games. Maybe Temple’s not quite as talented as the Big Ten teams they’ve been battling with, but this was a huge performance from the line, especially after everyone counted them out.

It was a great performance, let’s see if they can keep it up moving forward.

Grade: A