Penn State Football: 2017 position grades vs Ohio State
Offensive Line
Last week was an isolated peak for the offensive line in an otherwise valley floor-type season. Penn State football’s hog mollies found themselves in familiar territory against Ohio State. The O-Lind dominated the Wolverines’ stout defense and looked the part of an elite group.
Nevertheless, the Nittany Lions struggled to keep a talented Ohio State squad away from the backfield. Trace and Company did all they good to bust free, but the offense needs better traction. It can’t rely upon big plays to dig them out every time.
Let’s be realistic if these team wants a shot at a national title, it has to improve up front. Gashing TD runs and field-stretching passes can only keep an offense afloat for so long. That’s what fans witnessed Saturday.
The skill players in this offense can compete for a national championship. It just depends on if the offensive line can keep up. The bottom fell out completely against a great group, but there’s no more room for excuses. The O-Line earned its grade.