Penn State vs. Wisconsin Position Grades

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Dec 3, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) catches a touchdown pass against Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) in the second half during the Big Ten Championship college football game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs

Playing through a foot or ankle injury, Saquon Barkley had a pretty great night.

It was clear from the opening drive that the Badgers defense was going to key on Barkley all night. His final stat line of 19 carries for 83 yards is not one of his best games on the ground stat wise, but the Badgers made him work for every one of those yards.

On top of the yards, Barkley scored twice too. He punched in a one-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 28 late in the third quarter. Then in the fourth, he caught a 19-yard, perfectly thrown ball for the go-ahead and eventual game winner.

Barkley doesn’t need unbelievable numbers to make a huge impact.

Grade: A

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