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 safety Marcus Allen (2) gestures to the crowd during the third quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Iowa 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Secondary

If you want to have a weak spot on the night, it goes to the secondary. But they weren’t really that bad at all.

The secondary allowed Iowa 204 yards through the air. I guess their yards had to come from somewhere while being stuffed on the ground. Iowa’s two touchdowns did come from the passing game, but one came when the game was well in hand.

The Lions’ secondary kept the big plays to a minimum and also picked up a turnover when cornerback Troy Apke stepped up with a big interception with Iowa driving. That set up a score, as the next play McSorley threw a touchdown pass to Barkley.

Grade: B+

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