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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; the lines for the Purdue Boilermakers and the Penn State Nittany Lions prior to a snap for a punt 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; the lines for the Purdue Boilermakers and the Penn State Nittany Lions prior to a snap for a punt in the 2nd half at Ross Ade Stadium. Penn Sate won the game 62-24. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Line

Not as great of a performance this week as last week, but the defensive line still played pretty well and were much better in the second half to shut down Purdue.

The Boilermakers were held to only 46 yards rushing and a paltry 1.8 yards per rush.  The unit only got one sack on the day, but that could be chalked up to the quick passing game of Purdue.  The one sack was credited to redshirt freshman Ryan Bucholtz.

In addition to Bucholtz, Penn State rotated in several defensive linemen, keeping the line fresh and touting the depth at this position.  This is a good sign for the future.

Grade: B

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