Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes Position Grades

Penn State vs Iowa Position Grades

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 running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Ben Niemann (44) defends during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs

This is Saquon Barkley’s world and we are all just living in it. I’ve said it many times before, but what can the kid not do?

Barkley ended his night with 20 carries and 169 yards, highlighted by a 57-yard scamper to the end zone. He averaged 8.4 yards per carry and added a 44-yard touchdown reception. He also crossed the 1000 yard mark for the season.

There is starting to be some Heisman talk in the Penn State fan base. While it would be nice if he ended up in New York City for the ceremony, I don’t think he can win it this year.

Miles Sanders, Mark Allen and Andre Robinson all got carries too and the Penn State rushing attack finished with 359 total yards on the ground. It was a pretty impressive night and the plus in the grade is for Barkley being Barkley.

Grade: A+

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