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Penn State vs. Purdue Position Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Oct 29, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) escapes a tackle in the first half at Ross Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) escapes a tackle in the first half at Ross Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) locks back as he runs past Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Gelen Robinson (13) and safety Navon Mosley (27) in the 2nd half at Ross Ade Stadium. Penn Sate won the game 62-24. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) locks back as he runs past Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Gelen Robinson (13) and safety Navon Mosley (27) in the 2nd half at Ross Ade Stadium. Penn Sate won the game 62-24. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley continues to amaze week after week.  Is there anything he can’t do?

Barkley had a career day.  207 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns.  That’s 11.5 yards a carry for those keeping score at home.  Barkley also caught three passes for 70 yards, which was good enough to lead the Lions in receiving on the day.

His 81-yard touchdown run capped off his big day.  His vision and moves are unmatched.  It’s simply amazing to watch Barkley go to work.

The other running backs got in on the action as well and showed how deep this position is.  Andre Robinson had two carries, both going for scores, including a nice 19 yard scamper.  Mark Allen only touched it once, but scored on that run.  Freshman Miles Sanders posted a 21-yard catch and score.

Great day for this unit and the plus is for Barkley doing Barkley-like things.

Grade: A+

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