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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 defensive tackle Robert Windsor (54) pressures Temple Owls quarterback Phillip Walker (8) during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Robert Windsor (54) pressures Temple Owls quarterback Phillip Walker (8) during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Line

The defensive front four had a better day on Saturday against Temple than they did against Pitt.

Temple only rushed for 38 yards and the defensive line was a big reason for that.  Parker Cothren stepped up big for the Nittany Lions.  He tallied seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and got credit for a half sack.

The other guys in the rotation also had solid performances.  Torrence Brown had four tackles including a tackle for loss.  It was nice to see Kevin Givens back this week after being knocked out of the Pitt game.  Garrett Sickels and Robert Windsor also contributed.

The line still needs work when defending mobile quarterbacks as Temple’s Phillip Walker was able to escape the pressure and extend Owl drives with his legs several times on Saturday.

Grade: B-

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