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; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Monty Madaris (88) drops a pass after being hit by Penn State Nittany Lions safety Marcus Allen (2) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Secondary

Similar to the rest of the defense, this unit allowed a lot of yards early on but tightened up when it counted the most.

The secondary allowed the Spartans 234 yards through the air, but locked it down inside the red zone and they were a big reason why the Spartans only came away with field goals instead of touchdowns.

The most notable play was from the picture above. With Michigan State attempting to get back into the game, Marcus Allen delivered a punishing hit on a Michigan State receiver to jar the ball loose and fall incomplete near mid field.

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