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Penn State football: 5 Players that are key to a victory vs. Purdue

By Justin Grasso

STATE COLLEGE, PA - AUGUST 31: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions warms-up against the Idaho Vandals before the game at Beaver Stadium on August 31, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - AUGUST 31: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions warms-up against the Idaho Vandals before the game at Beaver Stadium on August 31, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 27: John Reid #29 of the Penn State Nittany Lions returns an interception 44 yards to the 3 yard line in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 27, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 27: John Reid #29 of the Penn State Nittany Lions returns an interception 44 yards to the 3 yard line in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 27, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

5. John Reid, CB

During the first two weeks of the season, John Reid has been a force for the Nittany Lions’ secondary. As he snagged a pick in each of the first two games, Reid was quickly becoming one of Penn State’s best defensive players.

He hasn’t forced a turnover in two weeks now, but that could surely change against Purdue. With the Boilermakers trotting out a backup quarterback this week, we can expect the vicisious Penn State defensive line to get pressure on the passer.

While we expect the Lions to notch a handful of sacks, we also expect Purdue’s quarterback to toss a few ill-advised throws under pressure too, making it possible for the Penn State secondary to snag multiple picks this week. It’s been a little while since John Reid grabbed one, so our crystal ball believes he will reel one in on Saturday, snagging three on the year in five games.

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