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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 wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs with the ball 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 wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receivers / Tight Ends

It was another good day for the receivers with McSorley’s arm being mostly accurate.

Welcome to the season, Chris Godwin.  He had his best game so far this year.  To open the scoring, Godwin had a nice 52-yard catch and run touchdown early in the first quarter.  He finished the day with seven catches for 117 yards and the score.

DaeSean Hamilton and DeAndre Thompkins were a little more quiet than they were against Pitt, but still finished with 50 yards and 36 yards, respectively.

The catch of the day absolutely goes to Mike Gesicki.  He made a one-handed grab on a deep ball early in the second half that went for 52 yards.   That drive ended in a Nittany Lion field goal.  I’ve been very impressed with Gesicki thus far and hopefully he continues to be a factor in this passing game.

It was a solid day all around for the receivers and they are a big part of this fast paced, fun offense.  The minus is for the miscommunication on the interception.

Grade: A-

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