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Penn State vs Iowa Position Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Mike Gesicki (88) against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Mike Gesicki (88) against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) drops back to pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) drops back to pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterbacks

Trace McSorley was solid again Saturday night against a team that plays pretty good defense.

McSorley went 11-for-18 for 240 yards and tossed a pair of touchdowns.  He also added another one on the ground and carried the ball a total of 14 times for 40 yards.  It seems like Joe Moorhead will continue to allow McSorley to run as it fits against the opponent.

In the fourth quarter with the game in hand, McSorley handed off to backup Tommy Stevens on a jet sweep and Stevens bullied his way into the endzone.  Stevens later took snaps and finished with five carries for 70 yards and that touchdown.

This offense is so fun to watch right now.  Most will talk about running back Saquon Barkley, but McSorley is a big reason why this offense is clicking.  It took awhile for the team to learn the system, but now it’s paying off big time.

Grade: A

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