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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 fans react from the stands 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 fans react from the stands against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

It seems the talk of the offensive line being a liability on this team has now disappeared.

The Lions had to face some adversity along the line as right tackle Brendan Mahon went down early in the game and Chasz Wright had to step up.  The line didn’t seem to miss a beat and only gave up one sack on the night.  For the vast majority of the night, McSorley had plenty of time to throw, and the line opened up some great holes for the running backs.  There was rarely a negative yardage play.

Another commendable performance by this line and a thumbs up for Matt Limegrover for getting his unit ready to play.

The minus is only for the sack, but that’s almost nitpicking.

Grade: A-

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