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Penn State vs. Temple Position Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions players sing the alma-mater following the completion of the game against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions players sing the alma-mater following the completion of the game against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /
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Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterbacks

Trace McSorley played pretty well overall Saturday.  Although he had a few mistakes, he did what was needed to keep the Nittany Lion offense moving.

McSorley went 18 for 24 for 287 yards and threw for one touchdown.  He also ran for a touchdown.  A 75% completion percentage is pretty good in my book.

His touchdown pass to Chris Godwin was beautifully thrown and right on the money.

The most questionable decision of the day was McSorley throwing directly to an Owl defender when there was a Nittany Lion wide open down the middle.  Clearly McSorley and the receiver were not on the same page.

Another positive is that McSorley did not fumble today and wasn’t sacked, although there were a couple of bad snaps that he did recover himself.

All in all, it was a solid day.  Time to clean up the little things and get ready for conference play.

Grade: B

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