Penn State vs. Wisconsin Position Grades

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Dec 3, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Bradrick Shaw (7) runs against Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Brandon Bell (11) in the first quarter during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /

Linebackers

This unit also had a shaky start containing the Badger running backs in the first half, but definitely settled down later.

Brandon Bell was a force in this one. He led the team in tackles with 13, with 10 being solo, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. His leap over a Badger running back and stripping the ball from Bart Houston reminded us a little of LaVar Arrington.

Jason Cabinda turned in eight tackles and Manny Bowen had six with a half tackle for loss. Even though he only had one tackle, it was a sack for Koa Farmer. He also made a huge play that won’t go on the stat sheet. With the game tied at 28 late in the third, and Wisconsin driving inside the Penn State 10 yard line, Farmer pressured Houston, who then misfired to a wide open receiver. Without that pressure, that was an easy six points, but the Badgers had to settle for three points instead.

Grade: B+

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