Penn State Football: Position Grades versus Akron

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Alvin Davis #1 of the Akron Zips knocks Mike Gesicki #88 of the Penn State Nittany Lions from his feet during the second half on September 2, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State defeats Akron 52-0. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – SEPTEMBER 02: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions passes the ball to Juwan Johnson #84 during the second quarter against the Akron Zips on September 2, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

No problem grading this one out. The offensive line paved the way for 569 yards on offense. Stats don’t tell the whole story, but the picture of Trace McSorley’s clean jersey does. They kept him upright and Barkley had plenty of running room.

There weren’t any major differences in last year and Chasz Wright started well at the right tackle spot. He debuted last year, but his first action this season looked solid. If he can continue to fill in well it’ll only solidify the position when Andrew Nelson returns from injury.

The only complaints might come with the backups who allowed the defense to get some penetration. Regardless, the defense played downfield knowing the Nittany Lions were trying to milk the clock. They did score on the first drive and allowed Tommy Stevens to operate well.

Can’t quite give them an A-plus, but it’s an A effort for sure.

Grade: A

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