Penn State vs. Michigan Position Grades

Quarterbacks

To say the least, it was a rough day for Trace McSorley.  He could have played better, but he certainly was given no favors from the rest of the team.

This game reminded fans of the last two years where Christian Hackenberg was running for his life.  McSorley was sacked six times, and even when he wasn’t sacked, he had Michigan defenders in his face for most of the game.

McSorley finished the day 16 for 27 with 121 yards and a late touchdown that didn’t matter.  He also threw a late interception which Michigan turned into a touchdown.

He only threw the ball deep a handful of times when he had a chance, but those balls weren’t caught, as they were under thrown and the coverage was good.  His longest pass of the day was a wheel route that Saquon Barkley took for 30 yards.

I haven’t called it out yet, but after watching the read option for four games, McSorley really needs to work on it.  He’s telegraphing way too much and good defenses like Michigan’s are going to read that all the way.  He is also not making the best reads from it.

Grade: D