Penn State Football: Quarterback report post Michigan State

Fair or unfair, Saturday’s three interception by Trace McSorley performance cost Penn State football. He needs to bounce back this week against Rutgers.

Trace McSorley’s corner turn lasted a few games, but the Penn State football signal caller fell apart in a rain delayed battle with Michigan State. The junior star QB started hot, but the rain cooled him off. The most unfortunate aspect is that he was pressed into throwing 47 times in the 27-24 loss.

McSorley finished with a stat line of 26-of-47 for 381 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Those numbers aren’t the prettiest, but he threw into an expectant secondary.

Penn State football’s much-maligned O-Line allowed the flood gates to open. The rushing attack and Saquon Barkley tried to get their footing, but it never could. In total the run game rushed 21 times for 65 yards.

McSorley threw some nice balls, but the gunslinger mentality returned at a bad time. He took too many risks, and he under threw a couple throws resulting in picks. It didn’t help that receivers dropped big-time passes as well. In the end, his receiver let him down on a fourth and three.

There’s no doubt he’s a top-tier QB, but he needs to return to form against Rutgers. This is the time for him to prove he’s the guy for the foreseeable future. It’ll take a lot for Franklin to go elsewhere. Also McSorley’s got a magic element to him. (Video Courtesy of Big Ten Network)

It’s acceptable for a QB to have a down start from time to time, but when the entire offense folds, championships are forfeited. It won’t hurt anyone for him to take what the defense gives him and play like he did against the three opponents prior.

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In total, he put up better numbers this year throwing for 2,452 yards, 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions while completing 64.2 percent of his passes. For most teams his production and play would suffice for most teams. Unfortunately for him, Penn State football isn’t most programs. It’s a blue blood, and he’s got to play better.