Penn State vs. Pitt Position Grades

Sep 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) dives over the line of scrimmage into the end-zone for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (C) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

After the rivalry game with Pitt, let’s get to grading the Nittany Lions.

Penn State traveled to Heinz Field to take on the Pitt Panthers on Saturday and came up just a bit short in a fun game to watch, 42-39.

In the first half, it looked more like the Nittany Lions would get run out of Heinz. Penn State couldn’t stop Pitt on the ground as the Panthers racked up over 200 yards rushing. The Nittany Lions were lucky to go into halftime down 14 points.

However, Penn State adjusted at the break and played a better second half. But, the mistakes of the first half and a few more in the second, led to the Nittany Lions eventually coming up short. There was a chance to kick a game-tying field goal late, but that was given up by an interception.

There are some positives to talk about, but when Penn State loses it’s sometimes hard to see those. This one will hurt at least a year until the teams meet again in Happy Valley.

Let’s take a look at each position and dole out some grades. Feel free to leave comments and discuss.

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