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Penn State Football: Week 7 Studs and Duds against Michigan State

By Corey Hunter

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #24 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes for 78 yards against Khari Willis #27 of the Michigan State Spartans and David Dowell #6 of the Michigan State Spartans on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #24 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes for 78 yards against Khari Willis #27 of the Michigan State Spartans and David Dowell #6 of the Michigan State Spartans on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 13: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes against the Michigan State Spartans on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 13: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes against the Michigan State Spartans on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

QB – Trace McSorley

Calling quarterback Trace McSorley a “stud” after this game is a bit of a stretch.  Statistically it was not McSorley’s finest hour as he was 19-of-32 for 192 passing yards, against a team that came into the contest allowing over 300 passing yards per game), and he only gained 37 yards rushing on 13 carries.

However, McSorley deserves the recognition after becoming Penn State’s all-time passing leader this past weekend.  Lost in all the hysteria of the defeat and precipitous drop in the polls is the fact that a 6-foot-0-inch player, who many felt wasn’t even capable of playing quarterback at a Division 1 school, has now set the all-time passing mark at one of the most iconic programs in the country.

A short completion to tight end Pat Freiermuth catapulted McSorley above Christian Hackenberg and into first place all-time on Penn State’s passing list.

As word of the feat began to spread around Beaver Stadium, a huge ovation went up from the fans.  He was then recognized on the stadium scoreboards for his accomplishment.  McSorley took it all in stride, and staying true to his character, shrugged off the accolades as the game was still going on.

In July, McSorley was voted as the fourth-best quarterback in Penn State history, according to a poll conducted by the Centre Daily Times.  It’s hard to fathom other quarterbacks blending the finesse passing along with the running speed, and other intangibles that McSorley brings to the table.

Simply look at some of the names that McSorley has eclipsed on his way to the top: Christian Hackenberg (8,457 yards), Zack Mills (7,212 yards), Matt McGloin (6,390 yards), Tony Sacca (5,869 yards) and Daryll Clark (5,742 yards).  Now Trace McSorley and his 8,610 yards and counting, stand head-and-shoulders above the rest.

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