Victory Bell Rings
Fansided

Penn State vs USC Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Shane Simmons (34) and cornerback Zech McPhearson (14) enter the field before the 2017 Rose Bowl game against the USC Trojans at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Shane Simmons (34) and cornerback Zech McPhearson (14) enter the field before the 2017 Rose Bowl game against the USC Trojans at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 10
Next
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs in a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the third quarter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs in a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the third quarter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley was probably the best player on the field Monday night.  He did everything he could to help Penn State on the biggest stage.

Barkley finished the night with 25 carries, 194 yards and two touchdowns.  He averaged nearly eight yards a carry.  He also caught a touchdown pass and finished with five catches for 55 yards.

Barkley’s 79-yard run may have been his best ever in a Lion uniform and he may have broke some ankles along the way.  He continues to amaze week after week.  Penn State fans should rejoice that they will have the kid in Happy Valley for at least one more season.

Grade: A+

Home/Penn State Nittany Lions