Penn State Football: Grading Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State

By Dylan Burd | Oct 29, 2019

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 26: Safety David Dowell #6 of the Michigan State Spartans is pursued by wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer #12 of the Penn State Nittany Lions after making an interception during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. Penn State defeated Michigan State 28-7. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – OCTOBER 26: Tight end Pat Freiermuth #87 celebrates his touchdown with Michal Menet #62 and Justin Shorter #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions as Shakur Brown #29 and Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans walk away during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

B. . . . OFFENSIVE LINE

It was an average night for the Penn State offensive line. They allowed Sean Clifford to be sacked twice, which is a solid number but allowed him to be hurried six times, which isn’t great at all.

In terms of rushing yards, Penn State had 113 yards on 37 carries, which is 3.1 yards per carry. Following this game, Michigan State’s average rushing yards allowed per game is 117.1, so Penn State went just a bit below average in that category.

A big positive for the Penn State offensive line is that they didn’t have a single penalty. Penn State had an offensive holding call, but it was on wide receiver Jahan Dotson, not the offensive line.

Minnesota’s rushing defense is right behind Michigan State, as they allow 117.4 yards per game on the ground, so Penn State’s offensive line will face another tough test in their next game.

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