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 defensive end Evan Schwan (94) grabs the facemark of Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Donnie Corley (29) during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Line

During the first half, the Spartans had their way and pushed back Penn State’s front four but they did not break.

After halftime adjustments, they came out and started pushing back. Garrett Sickels led the linemen with 8 tackles including one tackle for loss and one QB hit. The rest of the line combined for 3 sacks and 5 tackles for loss.

The Spartans only gained 109 yards on the ground and an average of 2.6 yards per rush. Solid play again for the front four rotation, especially in the second half.

Grade: B

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