Penn State vs Michigan State Position Grades

Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) and cornerback John Reid (29) following the game against the Michigan State Spartans and winning the East Division Big Ten Championship at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions won 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs with the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Michigan State Spartans safety Montae Nicholson (9) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receivers / Tight Ends

With McSorley throwing for over 370 yards, the receivers were naturally the beneficiaries.

Chris Godwin saved his best for last, hauling in five passes for 135 yards and two scores. Saeed Blacknall, DeAndre Thompkins, DaeSean Hamilton and even Juwan Johnson all chipped in catches and a lot of yards.

Tight end Mike Gesicki had two catches for 64 yards, but his 45-yard catch between two defenders was a thing of beauty. The ball was slightly under thrown and a jump ball. With Gesicki’s height he went up, caught the ball and while being draped by two Spartan defenders, his momentum carried him across the goal line. Gesicki has had a solid season and really is an underrated player for this team.

It was a solid day overall from the receivers and tight ends.

Grade: A

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