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Penn State Football: Grading the Nittany Lions’ performance vs. Pitt

By Dylan Burd

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 14: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions attempts a pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 14: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions attempts a pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 14: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks to pass as Kylan Johnson #28 of the Pittsburgh Panthers defends during the first half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 14: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks to pass as Kylan Johnson #28 of the Pittsburgh Panthers defends during the first half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

. OFFENSIVE LINE . C. .

There’s no doubt that the offensive line is one of Penn State’s most significant problems so far this season. The issues continued on Saturday as Pitt had three sacks, three QB hurries, and five tackles for loss.

The Penn State running backs had success, and the offensive line didn’t have holding penalties, but Clifford really doesn’t have a lot of time to throw the ball at all.

It’s definitely not a good thing from Clifford’s progression as a quarterback to have no time throw the ball. The accuracy is going to continue to be an issue if he doesn’t have the time. The offensive line needs to improve for this team to reach its full potential.

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