Victory Bell Rings
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Penn State vs. Minnesota Position Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Andrew Nelson (59) rings the victory bell following the conclusion of the overtime game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Minnesota 29-26 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Andrew Nelson (59) rings the victory bell following the conclusion of the overtime game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Minnesota 29-26 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /
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Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Andrew Nelson (59) rings the victory bell following the conclusion of the overtime game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Minnesota 29-26 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Andrew Nelson (59) rings the victory bell following the conclusion of the overtime game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Minnesota 29-26 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

Offensive Line

Another position that had a bounce back week against Minnesota was the five guys up front on offense.

No sacks allowed by this unit and that’s the second time this year.  For most of the game, they gave Trace McSorley enough time to make plays through the air or with his feet.  I also don’t remember any holding calls or false starts on this unit.

The bad news though was that there were literally no running lanes for Saquon Barkley.  They have to get better at the run blocks.  Also one snap went over McSorley’s head, but he was fortunate enough to pick it up and get rid of it.

Also, a shout out to offensive line coach Matt Limegrover in beating his former team.  He really looked excited to be carrying around the Governor’s Victory Bell.

Grade: C+

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