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 head coach James Franklin walks around Beaver Stadium prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Coaching

Another solid week for this coaching staff. James Franklin and company have really turned this team around after the Michigan loss.

I don’t have any gripes with the playcalling. Joe Moorhead is masterful and light years ahead of former offensive coordinator John Donovan from the last two seasons. Brent Pry showed again he knows how to call a defense.

The team was prepared in all three phases.

I want to point out the text that Franklin sent his team after it came out this past Tuesday the Lions were ranked 12th in the playoff rankings. It just said “Iowa Iowa Iowa Iowa”. He kept his team focused, and it sure showed Saturday night.

Grade: A

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