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Penn State Football: Keys to the Game at Indiana

By Corey Hunter

Oct 8, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins (3) celebrates with wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren- USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins (3) celebrates with wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren- USA TODAY Sports /
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Key #3 – Let the Big Dog Eat

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Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Brandon Snyder (37) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

With each passing week, the Saquon Barkley hype train gains a few more passengers.  And rightly so!  Last week versus Iowa he posted over 200 total yards of offense and scored twice, not to mention his highlight leap (pictured above).

The Nittany Lions “Mr Do It All” back has been doing just that ever since his game winning touchdown against Minnesota about one month ago.  Since that game, Barkley has rushed for 675 yards and four scores.  He has also added 114 yards and one score as a receiver in that span.

While Barkley deserves the lionshare (pun intended) of the credit, the Nittany Lions improved offensive line also deserves its props.  Offensive line coach Matt Limegrover has really excelled at getting the players to buy into his concepts.  Despite injuries to Penn State’s top two linemen, the “next man up” mantra has steeled the line’s focus and resolve to keep opening holes for Barkley and McSorley.

Indiana is prone to giving up big games on the ground.  On Saturday look for the Lions, despite the Hoosiers loading the box, to gash them for some long running plays.

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