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Penn State vs. Michigan Position Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Miles Sanders (24) runs the ball on a kickoff return in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Miles Sanders (24) runs the ball on a kickoff return in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams

Freshman Blake Gillikin was pretty good once again.  He had six punts that averaged 45 yards and put one inside the 20.  His longest punt of the day (61 yards) was his first, but it got Penn State in trouble, as he out-kicked the coverage and Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers returned it inside the Penn State 10.

Tyler Davis remained perfect on field goals and extra points, nailing both his attempts.  Joey Julius made another huge hit on a kickoff.  I’m thinking he needs to get a shot at linebacker.

Other than that, not a bad day for the special teams.  For once, this unit is one of the Lions least concerns.

Grade: B

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