Penn State Football: Position grades vs Kent State

Quarterbacks

There should be two main takeaways from the quarterback play in this game. First, if Trace McSorley plays like this every week, not only will Penn State be extremely tough to beat, but the senior will be in the Heisman conversation at the end of the season. Second, Sean Clifford has proved to us through two games that the future is bright under center in Happy Valley.

There is no doubt that this was the best game from Trace McSorley of the season, as he threw for 229 yards for two touchdowns on 11-of-22 through the air. Out of those 11 incompletions, at least half of them were dropped, so it wasn’t Trace’s fault.

McSorley also threw an interception, which was caused by a dropped pass by Miles Sanders.

In addition to Trace’s good day through the air, he had 54 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. These three touchdowns gave him the most quarterback rushing touchdowns in Penn State Football history, surpassing Daryll Clark who had 22 (Trace is at 24 now).

Sean Clifford still hasn’t thrown an incomplete pass in his young Penn State career, as he went 3-of-3 for 117 yards and a touchdown in this game. This included the longest passing play in Penn State football history, a 95-yard touchdown to true freshman Daniel George.

It’s a great thing to watch this incredible quarterback play, so let’s hope it can continue into conference play.

Grade: A