Penn State vs. Wisconsin Position Grades

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Dec 3, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship college football game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Coaching

Joe Moorhead’s offense lit up the Badgers as the game wore on. With the offensive turnaround this year, the athletic department needs to pay that man to stay in Happy Valley for a few more seasons.

Brent Pry’s defensive unit was shaky in the first half, but played well after the break and only allowed the Badgers three second-half points.

The biggest knock on the coaching staff will go to Franklin on his head-scratching fourth down calls that came up short. It was way too early to go for it on fourth down and one was on the Lions’ side of the 50.

When you win a championship though, all that really goes out the window. Kudos to this staff on a fantastic season.

Grade: A-

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