Penn State Football: 2017 position grades vs Nebraska
Quarterbacks
Pinpoint accuracy is all I have to say about McSorley‘s night and really the last few games. He has learned so much from his shortcomings and the offense is clicking because of it. The junior QB put up some impressive numbers all around and looked clean doing it.
First, he hit 24-of-36 passes for 325 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions. McSorley didnt put the ball in any danger. He used his receivers height and speed to connect safely. Juwan Johnson and Mike Gesicki helped him out, but he made sure to make 50-50 balls into 80-20 in favor of the receiver.
On the ground, his decisiveness and burst into the open field makes such a difference. If Penn State is near the red zone, he’s almost a lock to score if he pulls it from Barkley.
In 2017, he has completed 65 percent of his throws this year and put up a 3-to-1, TD-to-INT ratio. Outside of one game, he has given Penn State football a chance to win every game. That’s the best thing I can say about him. McSorley’s a proven winner as he improves his career record to 20-5 in 25 games.
Tommy Stevens provided a peek into the future again with his first QB appearance in a while. He compiled 73 total yards and threw for his second career score. The future is secure people, don’t worry.