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: Running back Elijah Collins #24 of the Michigan State Spartans is tackled by linebacker Micah Parsons #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions with linebacker Jan Johnson #36 during the first 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) /

DEFENSIVE LINE . A. . .

The linebackers followed up their solid performance after the White Out with another one at Spartan Stadium. Micah Parsons led the Nittany Lions in tackles with 12 and also had a pass defensed. Parsons now had a total of 26 tackles in the last two games.

Jan Johnson had six tackles plus a pass defensed and a QB hurry. Cam Brown also had six tackles and a pass defensed. Additionally, Brown had a tackle for loss.

Ellis Brooks only had one tackle, but he recovered the fumble that was forced by Jayson Oweh. True freshman Brandon Smith didn’t record a tackle but had a QB hurry.

The linebackers also deserve much of the credit for the dominant run Penn State run defense, who only allowed 2.7 yards per carry as I mentioned earlier.

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