Penn State vs Rutgers Position Grades

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Nov 19, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) rushes for yardage against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Penn State beat Rutgers 39-0 Saturday night, notching their ninth win of the season.

The Nittany Lions shut out Rutgers Saturday night in a game that wasn’t always pretty. At halftime, surprisingly, Penn State was only up 9-0. However the game was never really in doubt.

The Lion defense dominated Rutgers from start to finish. The Knights were shut out for the fourth time this season and only could muster 87 yards. Even when Penn State fumbled the opening kickoff and gave Rutgers what would be their best field position of the night, the defense was up to the challenge and moved Rutgers back seven yards before they eventually missed a field goal.

It was a game that was needed, as Penn State continues its march to the post-season.

The Big Ten East will come down to Saturday and we all know what needs to happen by now. Let’s hope the game ends in the Lions favor.

For now, let’s take one last look at the victory over Rutgers and hand out some grades.

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