Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Position Grades

Penn State vs. Kent State Position Grades

Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin congratulates defensive end Shareef Miller (48) following a sack against Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Justin Agner (not pictured) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

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Apr 16, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive line coach Matt Limegrove looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The Blue team defeated the White team 37-0. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

It’s no secret that this unit struggled over the past two seasons. It was refreshing on Saturday to not see the Penn State quarterback lying on his back the entire game.

Having a mobile quarterback and an offensive scheme that works from the shotgun clearly helped the guys up front. Trace McSorley was sacked just one time on Saturday. He was given plenty of time to throw the ball or make the decision to run.

The line also did a decent job in the run game, allowing Barkley to rush for over 100 yards.

There were some penalties, including a big holding call on Andrew Nelson, but all-in-all it was a very solid performance from the maligned unit. If Penn State hopes to have success this year the offensive line is going to have to play much better than in years past.

Grade: B

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